WATCH: Trump defends Ramaswamy's attack ad against Acton amid bipartisan criticism
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
President Donald Trump supported a campaign ad by Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for Ohio governor, which features the estranged mother of his opponent, Amy Acton. The ad has drawn criticism from both Republican Governor Mike DeWine and others, but President Trump said Ramaswamy should keep running it.Key Facts
- Vivek Ramaswamy is the Republican nominee for Ohio governor.
- The ad features Amy Acton’s estranged mother speaking about Acton.
- Amy Acton is the Democratic opponent in the Ohio governor race.
- Amy Acton previously worked in Governor Mike DeWine’s administration as a health official.
- The ad’s content is controversial and has been criticized as troubling by Governor DeWine.
- President Trump accused DeWine of wanting a Democrat to win and criticized Acton in strong terms.
- Ramaswamy’s campaign said they made the ad with Acton’s mother and plan to spend millions promoting it.
- The controversy involves personal family issues, including allegations related to Acton’s stepfather.
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