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Ramaswamy Faces Backlash from Former Teacher Over Acton Ad
Vivek Ramaswamy faces escalating criticism for an attack ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur. While Ramaswamy defends the spot as a necessary counter to Acton's 'lies,' opponents and some Republicans condemn it as exploitative of Acton's history of childhood sexual abuse. Acton has stated she is learning new details about her past due to the ad, and Ramaswamy has quietly edited the original 60-second version to a 30-second cut, removing footage of the mother disputing claims of childhood homelessness. The controversy has split the Republican Party, with President Trump and VP JD Vance defending Ramaswamy, while outgoing Governor Mike DeWine and other GOP figures urge him to withdraw the ad.
