Vivek Ramaswamy defends ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother
Summary
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy defended a campaign ad against his Democratic rival Amy Acton in the Ohio governor race. The ad features Acton's estranged mother accusing her of lying, which has caused controversy and criticism from political leaders, including Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Acton herself.Key Facts
- The ad shows Amy Acton’s birth mother, Donna Arthur, calling Acton a liar and suggesting she has mental health problems.
- Donna Arthur lost custody after her husband, Amy Acton’s stepfather, was charged with raping Acton when she was a child.
- Amy Acton has spoken publicly about facing abuse and homelessness during her childhood.
- Ramaswamy said the ad is about dishonesty and denied it involved childhood abuse.
- President Donald Trump supported the ad and said Ramaswamy asked him for advice on running the ad.
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine criticized the ad and said it should be removed.
- Court records confirm Amy Acton’s stepfather was charged with raping her in the late 1970s; he pleaded not guilty and later disappeared.
- Amy Acton condemned the ad and said it trivializes her childhood experiences.
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