Vance praises Ramaswamy for having 'audacity' to run controversial Acton ad
Summary
Vice President JD Vance praised Ohio Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy for running a controversial ad that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton, calling her a liar. Acton and others criticized the ad for exploiting her difficult childhood, and President Trump said he did not know about the ad and did not think it related to Ramaswamy.Key Facts
- Vice President JD Vance praised Ramaswamy for airing a TV ad calling Amy Acton a liar.
- The ad shows Acton's estranged mother saying Acton lied about her past and struggles.
- Amy Acton called the ad “horrible and hideous” and said it was exploitative.
- Acton has publicly shared her story of childhood abuse and a difficult relationship with her mother.
- Acton’s brother released a counter-ad criticizing Ramaswamy for using her abuse as a political point.
- Ramaswamy said the ad was meant to focus on "substantive issues" and accused Acton of avoiding accountability.
- President Donald Trump said he did not know about the ad and saw no connection between the mother’s message and Ramaswamy.
- The ad came just weeks before important Ohio elections for governor, Senate, and House seats.
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