Amy Acton says Trump, Vance should 'look at the facts' after Ramaswamy attack ad
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton urged President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance to consider the facts about her allegations of childhood abuse after they defended an attack ad from Republican nominee Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign. The ad features Acton’s estranged mother disputing Acton’s account; Acton said she has not seen her mother since age 12. Acton made the comments after a Cleveland campaign rally with former President Barack Obama.Key Facts
- The Ramaswamy campaign ad features Acton’s mother, Donna Arthur, saying Acton lied about her past.
- Acton has alleged that her stepfather sexually abused her between ages 9 and 12.
- Charges were filed against Acton’s stepfather, who pleaded not guilty, fled the state before trial, and died in 2004.
- Acton said she and her brother experienced extreme child abuse and neglect.
- Trump dismissed questions about the abuse allegations and said the ad had nothing to do with Acton’s stepfather.
- Vance criticized Republicans who objected to the ad, saying they should focus on what Democrats want to do.
- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine called the ad deeply troubling and said the Ramaswamy campaign should take it down, but he did not withdraw his endorsement.
