Trump praises "powerful" Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's mother
Summary
President Donald Trump praised a controversial political ad by Ohio Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The ad features the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton, who calls Acton a liar, and Trump criticized Ohio Governor Mike DeWine for asking Ramaswamy to take the ad down.Key Facts
- The ad shows Amy Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, accusing Acton of dishonesty.
- Amy Acton is the Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio.
- Arthur’s late husband was charged with raping Acton as a child, but the case never went to trial.
- Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine said the ad is wrong and should be removed but did not withdraw his endorsement of Ramaswamy.
- President Trump said the ad is "very powerful" and encouraged Ramaswamy to keep it up.
- Vice President JD Vance also supported the ad and criticized Republicans who opposed it.
- Trump called DeWine disloyal and suggested he prefers a Democrat to win.
- Trump did not discuss the family’s background details but defended the ad based on his belief that a mother’s criticism of their child is significant.
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