Vivek Ramaswamy Discontinues Amy Acton Attack Ad That Triggered Backlash
Summary
Vivek Ramaswamy said his Ohio gubernatorial campaign had finished airing an advertisement featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton. The ad drew criticism over its claims about Acton’s childhood and sexual abuse; Ramaswamy said his campaign would air four replacement commercials.Key Facts
- Ramaswamy said Thursday that the disputed advertisement had run to completion.
- The ad featured Donna Arthur, Acton’s birth mother, disputing parts of Acton’s account of her childhood and calling her a liar.
- Acton has said she experienced sexual abuse by her mother’s partner as a child.
- Ramaswamy’s campaign had initially announced plans to spend $4 million airing the advertisement.
- The campaign shortened the ad from 60 seconds to 30 seconds after questions arose about one of its claims.
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and all five living former full-term Ohio governors opposed the advertisement, according to the article.
- Ramaswamy said his campaign would air four replacement commercials.
- The candidates are competing to succeed DeWine, who is term-limited.
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