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Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Acton's Estranged Mother Splits Republicans in Ohio

An attack ad in Ohio's governor race has drawn Republican condemnation, firm support from Trump and Vance, and a rebuke from Obama as the midterms approach.

Read the full story → · Latest coverage 25 Oct 2026, 1:07 am UTC

Chapters · 3

  1. 1Ramaswamy's Campaign Makes Amy Acton Ad and Plans $4 Million Buy
  2. 2Trump Backs Ramaswamy Ad as Ohio Governor Calls for Its Removal
  3. 3Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Acton's Estranged Mother Splits Republicans in Ohio

Key moments · 20

Online attack video features Acton's estranged mother

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Acton publicly condemns advertisement featuring her mother

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Acton campaign alleges involvement by Ramaswamy's campaign

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Acton's brother condemns ad and describes childhood abuse

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Ramaswamy confirms his campaign made the ad

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Ramaswamy campaign plans $4 million ad buy

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Acton responds with an ad of her own

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Acton's odds of becoming governor hit a record high

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Vance defends Ramaswamy ad and tells Republicans to stop whining

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Acton speaks out against the ad in CNN interview

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Acton calls Ramaswamy campaign ad despicable

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Trump defends Ramaswamy amid ad backlash

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Trump reiterates support for Ramaswamy's controversial Acton advertisement

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Backlash over Ohio ad spreads beyond the state

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Trump says he wishes he had run an ad like it

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Ramaswamy defends controversial ad at campaign stop

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Coverage examines Republican division over Ramaswamy's ad

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Coverage asks whether Ramaswamy's ad has backfired

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Coverage describes ad fallout as dividing Ohio Republicans

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Republican commentator Scott Jennings criticizes Ramaswamy's ad tactics

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2 articles

  1. Amy Acton says Trump, Vance should 'look at the facts' after Ramaswamy attack ad
    ABCNews.com
  2. In Ohio rally, Obama blasts Ramaswamy, GOP over controversial Acton ad
    CBS Top Stories

7 articles

  1. Obama rebukes Ramaswamy over Acton ad and hits Trump on costs at Ohio rally
    Politico
  2. Jennings: Ramaswamy’s campaign tactics ‘worst politics you could imagine’
    The Hill
  3. Vivek Ramaswamy Campaign Borrows Outrage Marketing Playbook For Amy Acton Ad
    Forbes
  4. Ramaswamy and Trump gamble on an incendiary ad, as Ohio shows signs it might turn purple again - CNN
    CNN
  5. How Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ruthless Ad in Ohio Divided Republicans
    NYT Politics

23 articles

  1. Trump continues to back Ramaswamy's attack ad, campaigns in Florida with midterms 11 days away
    CBS Top Stories
  2. 'Lying About An Ad That Is About Lying': Ramaswamy Defends Controversial Ad As Backlash Grows
    Top World News- News18.com
  3. Trump doubles down on Amy Acton criticism as Ramaswamy ad controversy swirls
    ABCNews.com
  4. Vivek Ramaswamy defends campaign ad featuring estranged mother of Amy Acton
    CBC Top Stories
  5. ‘Horrible Little Reporter': Trump Lashes Out at Journalist as Questions Mount Over Ramaswamy’s ‘Abusive Mother’ Ad
    Times now

45 articles

  1. Trump fiercely defends Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial attack ad against Amy Acton
    CBS Top Stories
  2. Trump backs Ramaswamy on ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother
    Top Stories
  3. Iowa GOP candidate's criticism of Ramaswamy ad puts her at odds with Trump
    ABC Top Stories
  4. 'Keep it up': Trump backs Ramaswamy's attack ad against Ohio rival
    World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India News
  5. Ramaswamy controversy pits Trump, Vance against Ohio GOP establishment
    The Hill

45 articles

  1. Trump Defends Ramaswamy Over Ad With Acton’s Estranged Mother: 'I Think the Mother Is a Witness'
    Times now
  2. Vivek Ramaswamy under fire for attack ad featuring Amy Acton's mother
    CBS Top Stories
  3. Vance tells Republicans to 'stop whining' about controversial Ohio attack ad
    BBC World
  4. Vance tells GOP to ‘stop whining’ about Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial ad featuring rival’s estranged mother
    New York Post
  5. MAGA Candidate Dealt Humiliating Blow After ‘Sinister’ Ad
    The Daily Beast Latest Articles