Vivek Ramaswamy defends ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother
The ad drew criticism from Mike DeWine and Donald Trump, while Ramaswamy said it targets Acton’s credibility, not childhood abuse.
- Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign's advertisement featuring Donna Arthur, the estranged mother of Democratic rival Amy Acton, during a campaign stop Friday. Ramaswamy maintained the video focuses on Acton's alleged dishonesty rather than her childhood trauma.
- Records indicate Acton was removed from custody at age 12 after her stepfather was indicted for her rape, a period during which her mother fled. The controversial video features Arthur calling Acton "a liar" regarding her past, including childhood homelessness claims.
- Outgoing Ohio Governor Mike DeWine described the advertisement as "deeply, deeply troubling" on Thursday, while Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson called it "terrible." Both Republicans argued forcing candidates to relive childhood abuse is inappropriate for political campaigning.
- President Donald Trump praised the "very powerful ad" on Thursday, accusing the press of bias against Ramaswamy because he is Republican. Trump, who advised Ramaswamy on campaign strategy, claimed the media deliberately misrepresents the advertisement's intent.
- Acton and her brother, Philip Stearns, have denounced the exploitation of their family history for political gain. As the Ohio gubernatorial race intensifies, the controversy reveals deepening divisions over acceptable campaign conduct and personal attacks.
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Backlash EXPLODES over Vivek Ramaswamy's ad featuring opponent’s mom
Political attack ads are nothing new, but Vivek Ramaswamy’s latest one in Ohio’s gubernatorial race takes things to a whole new level. The ad features Amy Acton’s own mother urging voters not to elect her. “My name is Donna Arthur, and I’m Amy Acton’s mother. I worked at Children and Family Service Association, building one of the first two sexual abuse programs in America. I love my daughter, but when I saw her lying about her opponent, it’s no…
Vivek Ramaswamy defends ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother – WTOP News
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy on Friday defended his campaign’s ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival Dr. Amy Acton in the closely watched race for Ohio governor. Speaking at a campaign stop in northeast Ohio, he said the advertisement, which features Acton’s mother calling her “a liar,” had nothing to do with childhood abuse. “The...
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Vivek Ramaswamy defends ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is defending his campaign ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival, Dr. Amy Acton, in the Ohio governor's race.
Vivek Ramaswamy slams news media for 'lying' about Amy Acton ad
STRONGVILLE, Ohio — Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy took aim at the news media amid a bipartisan backlash to his attack ad against Democratic opponent Amy Acton. “I want you to hear it from me directly: These people are lying to you, but I trust you to see through it,” Ramaswamy told a crowd […]
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