Iowa GOP candidate's criticism of Ramaswamy ad puts her at odds with Trump
Summary
Iowa Republican Senate candidate Rep. Ashley Hinson criticized a campaign ad by Ohio candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that uses negative statements from the mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton. President Donald Trump defended the ad and Ramaswamy, while Hinson said the ad was harmful and should be taken down.Key Facts
- Ashley Hinson condemned Ramaswamy’s ad for using Amy Acton's estranged mother’s negative comments.
- The ad shows Donna Arthur saying her daughter Amy Acton lied about her past and difficulties.
- Amy Acton has spoken publicly about childhood abuse by her mother’s second husband.
- Hinson said the ad forces Acton to relive past traumatic experiences on TV.
- Vice President JD Vance defended Ramaswamy and criticized Republicans upset by the ad.
- President Trump also defended the ad and encouraged Ramaswamy to keep using it.
- Hinson and Trump were scheduled to appear together at a campaign rally in Iowa.
- Hinson said Iowa voters want empathetic leaders and the ad sends the wrong message.
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