Trump defends Ramaswamy ad with Acton’s estranged mom after bipartisan criticism
Trump backed the ad as Ohio Republicans split over whether it exploits Amy Acton’s childhood abuse history, with the campaign planning a $4 million media buy.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign ad on Thursday featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, dismissing bipartisan criticism and urging Ramaswamy to continue running it.
- The ad features Arthur attacking Acton, who previously detailed childhood abuse by her mother's husband, Cledith Arthur, resulting in her removal from her mother's care after a 1978 rape indictment.
- Calling the ad "deeply, deeply troubling," Ohio Governor Mike DeWine urged Ramaswamy to remove it on Thursday, though Trump attacked DeWine, claiming the governor "probably wants a Dumocrat to win."
- Following the ad's release, Illinois first lady MK Pritzker committed $500,000 to Acton's campaign, while former U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci warned the controversy threatened the Republican campaign for Ohio Governor.
- National conservative media outlets are promoting the advertisement, according to Media Matters for America, intensifying internal party divisions as Ohio's gubernatorial race remains unexpectedly tight.
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Trump Spars With Leftwing Media and CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Over Amy Acton’s Mother Appearing in Campaign Ad – “If It Were My Mother, I’d be Fair Game!” * The Gateway Pundit * by Jordan Conradson
President Trump on Thursday sparred with reporters over Vivek Ramaswamy's recent attack ad against his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton, which features Acton's own mother telling Ohioans not to vote for her. As The Gateway Pundit reported on Tuesday, Donna Arthur, Acton's mother, came out swinging in a Vivek Ramaswamy campaign ad, slamming her daughter as a "liar" and a sick person who "needs help." “I love my daughter, but when I saw her lying …
Donald Trump defended a highly criticized conservative candidate for a campaign video exploiting his opponent's family past.
'Keep it up': Donald Trump backs Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad against Ohio rival
In his post, Trump did not directly address the allegations of abuse but attacked Acton, writing: "I suggested, on the other hand, that Vivek should keep it up, and let everyone listen to the mother of a defective, dishonest, and incapable Candidate, explain how the daughter is a DISASTER who, uncontrollably, lies, cheats, and steals!"
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