Trump supports Vivek Ramaswamy's attack advertisement featuring his opponent's estranged mother
Vivek Ramaswamy released a $4 million campaign ad featuring Amy Acton's mother calling her a liar. The ad sparked backlash, with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine condemning it as disturbing. Amy Acton claims she hasn't seen her mother since 1978, and her campaign called the ad despicable. Donald Trump praised the ad, saying it was so good.
- The advertisement features Acton's birth mother calling her a liar.
- Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign will spend $4 million on the video.
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine condemned Ramaswamy for the ad.
- Vice President JD Vance brushed aside the backlash to the advertisement.
- The campaign plans to spend $4 million to promote the advertisement.
- Amy Acton stated she has not seen her mother since a court appearance in 1978.
- Cledith Arthur was arrested and charged in July of 1978.
- Donald Trump stated Vivek Ramaswamy should keep a controversial advertisement running.
- Amy Acton was sexually abused by her stepfather.
- Connie Luck stated Amy Acton is a serial fabulist.
- Ohio Republican Sen. Jon Husted stated he would not have run the ad.
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