Exclusive: Ramaswamy doubles down on explosive ad featuring rival's mother, despite backlash
Summary
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio governor is spending $4 million on a controversial ad featuring his opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother accusing Acton of lying about her childhood. The ad has received strong criticism from both Republicans and Democrats because Acton has said she was sexually abused as a child and her mother ignored it. Despite the backlash, Ramaswamy's campaign believes the ad will help him with voters.Key Facts
- Ramaswamy’s campaign created and launched a $4 million statewide ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother.
- The ad accuses Acton of lying about her past, including her childhood experiences.
- Acton has publicly stated she was sexually abused by her stepfather at age 12 and her mother sided with the abuser.
- Acton has not seen her mother since childhood, and her family was removed from her mother’s custody.
- Many Republicans and commentators warned the ad might hurt Ramaswamy by generating sympathy for Acton.
- Some conservatives, including Donald Trump Jr., defended the ad and encouraged voters to watch it.
- A recent poll showed Acton leading Ramaswamy among likely voters in Ohio.
- Ramaswamy plans to continue campaigning with other Republican leaders, including Ohio’s Lieutenant Governor.
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