Trump defends Ramaswamy ad with Acton's estranged mom after bipartisan criticism
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy should remove the ad featuring the mother of Democratic nominee Amy Acton.
TL;DR
- President Trump defended Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother.
- The ad features Acton's mother calling her a liar, drawing bipartisan backlash.
- Trump criticized Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine for requesting the ad be taken down.
- Amy Acton called the ad "horrible and hideous" and "exploitative," stating her mother is "not well."
- Ramaswamy's campaign has spent nearly $95,000 to air the ad, with plans for further spending.
- Former Ohio Sen. Rob Portman also criticized the ad, calling it an "unfortunate example" of increasing incivility.