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Amy Acton's Mother's Troubled History Revealed

Amy Acton's Mother's Troubled History Revealed

Summary

Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy released an attack ad featuring Donna Arthur, mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton, accusing Acton of lying about her past. Acton’s campaign responded by highlighting her mother’s history of legal troubles and abuse allegations, noting that Acton was sexually abused by her late stepfather.

Key Facts

  • Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign created an ad showing Donna Arthur accusing her daughter Amy Acton of lying.
  • Amy Acton is the Democratic nominee for governor in Ohio and a former Ohio Department of Health director.
  • Acton and her mother have been estranged since 1978 after Acton accused her stepfather of sexually abusing her.
  • Donna Arthur stayed married to Acton’s stepfather, who was charged with raping Acton.
  • Acton’s campaign shared records of Donna Arthur’s history of legal issues and fraud allegations.
  • Court records show Donna Arthur was charged with animal neglect and theft by deception in the past.
  • Acton’s campaign said Ramaswamy’s ad was a smear and called use of her estranged mother “disgusting.”
  • Ramaswamy’s campaign defended the ad by accusing Acton of lying to the public.
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