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Trump Defends Ramaswamy Ad Using Acton’s Trauma in Ohio

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 2:26 AM UTC · How we work

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Governor condemns abuse ad

On Oct 21 2026, Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy aired a TV ad in Ohio featuring Democratic candidate Amy Acton’s estranged mother accusing her of lying.
Coverage emphasizes that the ad weaponizes Acton’s childhood sexual-abuse trauma, raising serious ethical concerns.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called the commercial troubling and urged Ramaswamy’s campaign to withdraw it.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social the ad was “so good” and defended it.

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Trump calls criticism fake

On Oct 21, 2026, Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy aired a TV ad in Ohio featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother accusing her of lying.
President Donald Trump defended the ad, labeling criticism fake news and a coordinated attack, and posted a 411-word Truth Social message praising it.
Vice President J.D. Vance defended Ramaswamy during his Ohio campaign stop.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called Ramaswamy a disgusting and slimy political hack.

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called the ad deeply troubling and asked Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign to withdraw it.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Right-leaning coverage.

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Governor condemns abuse ad

On Oct 21 2026, Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy aired a TV ad in Ohio featuring Democratic candidate Amy Acton’s estranged mother accusing her of lying.
Coverage emphasizes that the ad weaponizes Acton’s childhood sexual-abuse trauma, raising serious ethical concerns.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called the commercial troubling and urged Ramaswamy’s campaign to withdraw it.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social the ad was “so good” and defended it.

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