Candidate for Governor, Ohio
American presidential candidate and businessman (born 1985)
| Born | 1985-08-09 · Cincinnati |
|---|---|
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Harvard University (BA, JD) |
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Republican Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign ad on Friday. It features the estranged mother of his Democratic rival, Amy Acton, calling her “a liar.” At a campaign stop in northeast Ohio, Ramaswamy said the ad had nothing to do with childhood abuse.
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The Associated Press
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign’s ad on Friday after it featured the estranged mother of Democratic rival Amy Acton in the closely watched Ohio governor’s race.
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Republican Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign ad on Friday. It features the estranged mother of his Democratic rival, Amy Acton, calling her “a liar.” At a campaign stop in northeast Ohio, Ramaswamy said the ad had nothing to do with childhood abuse.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 23:43
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign’s ad on Friday after it featured the estranged mother of Democratic rival Amy Acton in the closely watched Ohio governor’s race.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 19:58
On Friday, Trump reiterated his support for a widely condemned attack ad targeting Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 18:31
Fallout continues over an ad by Republican nominee Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton. Trump backed the ad on social media, saying he wished his opponents’ mothers would also come forward to call their children liars, and worse.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 01:45
Donald Trump defended an ad featuring the estranged mother of Amy Acton, the Democrat running for Ohio governor. He called it “very powerful” and dismissed the backlash as a news media plot.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 01:01
Trump urged Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy to keep airing an ad featuring the estranged mother of rival Amy Acton. A source said Trump considered Republicans who criticized it “weak” and saw the party backlash as damaging. A leading election forecaster has shifted the race from a tossup to favorable for Democrats.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 00:24
President Donald Trump takes questions from reporters about a controversial political ad by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, among other topics.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 23:15
Donald Trump renewed his defense of Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial ad targeting Ohio gubernatorial rival Amy Acton, saying she was “fair game.” The ad features Acton’s estranged mother. Acton lost custody of her after her stepfather was indicted for raping her.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 22:24
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine condemned a controversial ad by Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that featured the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton. DeWine did not withdraw his endorsement of Ramaswamy.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 20:14
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is facing heavy criticism over an ad featuring the mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance defended the ad.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 19:15
