Trump doubles down on Amy Acton criticism as Ramaswamy ad controversy swirls
Summary
President Donald Trump defended a controversial political ad by Ohio GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that featured Amy Acton’s estranged mother speaking negatively about Acton. The ad sparked debate because Acton’s mother stood by the man who was criminally charged with abusing Acton during her childhood, a fact Acton has spoken about publicly.Key Facts
- The ad shows Amy Acton’s mother criticizing Acton, calling her a liar about her past.
- Acton has publicly shared that her mother’s second husband sexually abused her as a child.
- Acton and her mother have been estranged since Acton was 12 years old.
- Acton’s stepfather was criminally charged but fled before trial and never faced a judge.
- President Trump said the ad is "very easy" and defended it as fair game in politics.
- Some Republicans, including Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson, called the ad troubling and urged it be taken down.
- Trump said he advised Ramaswamy to "ride with it," believing it would help him win.
- Acton openly criticized the use of her family’s personal issues in the political ad.
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