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- U.S. President Donald Trump backed Ohio GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad against health official Amy Acton.
- Ramaswamy pledged an additional $4 million for the ad during the campaign’s closing weeks.
- JD Vance also defended the ad, joining Trump and Ramaswamy in support.
- Republicans, Democrats and most voters condemned the ad as exploitative and appalling.
- Trump biographer Michael Wolff warned the backlash could threaten Trump’s political brand and signal Republican desperation.