# Ramaswamy criticized over ad targeting Ohio gubernatorial rival Amy Acton

https://mins.news/en/video/111688

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-10-22 19:15 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcEApy1bzME

> 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.

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