Ramaswamy defends Ohio ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother

Ramaswamy defends Ohio ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother

Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is defending a campaign ad featuring Democratic rival Amy Acton’s estranged mother, who calls Acton a liar, after bipartisan backlash. The campaign confirmed plans for four million dollars in promotion as Ohio Governor Mike DeWine denounced it, Vice President Vance defended it and Donald Trump said he knew nothing while urging it to remain up.

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