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Ashley Hinson Rips ‘Ridiculous’ Vance Attack on GOP Critics of Ramaswamy Ad

Ashley Hinson Rips ‘Ridiculous’ Vance Attack on GOP Critics of Ramaswamy Ad

Summary

Republican Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson criticized Vice President JD Vance for condemning Republicans who objected to Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign ad about Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton. Hinson said the ad should be taken down, citing the trauma Acton could face from having her childhood discussed publicly; Vance defended Ramaswamy and criticized Republicans who condemned the ad.

Key Facts

  • Hinson made her comments in an interview on ABC News’ This Week.
  • The ad features Acton’s estranged mother, Donna Arthur, criticizing her daughter and urging voters not to elect her.
  • Hinson said the ad was wrong and could force Acton to relive childhood trauma.
  • Hinson said her political disagreements with Acton did not change her view of the ad.
  • Vance praised the ad for calling Acton a liar and said its appropriateness was not his main concern.
  • Vance said he was disgusted by Republicans who criticized the ad.
  • According to records cited by the Associated Press, Acton’s stepfather was charged with raping her when she was 12; he pleaded not guilty, and the case did not go to trial after he left the area while free on bond.
  • Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie also criticized Vance and Ramaswamy during the program’s roundtable.
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