Vivek Ramaswamy Defends Mom Attack Ad, Cites 'Attack on My Mother'
Summary
Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican candidate for Ohio governor, defended a campaign ad that featured his opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother accusing Acton of lying. Acton has accused her mother’s husband of sexually abusing her as a child and said Ramaswamy’s ad exploits her family’s situation. President Trump and Ohio Vice-President Vance have supported Ramaswamy's ad despite criticism from some Ohio Republicans.Key Facts
- Ramaswamy’s campaign released an ad showing Amy Acton’s mother saying Acton lies about her past.
- Acton claims she was sexually abused by her stepfather and left her mother’s custody at age 12.
- Acton’s stepfather was indicted for rape but fled and died in 2004.
- Acton says her mother did nothing to protect her during the abuse.
- Ramaswamy said Acton attacked his own mother in September but did not give details.
- Acton’s campaign accused Ramaswamy’s mother of involvement in a pharmaceutical scheme related to Alzheimer's drug trials.
- President Trump and Ohio Vice-President Dave Yost defended the ad.
- The ad caused criticism within the Republican party but Ramaswamy continues to support it.
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