# Trump defends controversial attack ad in Ohio governor’s race

https://mins.news/en/video/111996

- ABC News, 2026-10-23 01:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpikrX82-FY

> The ad features Democrat Amy Acton’s estranged mother, whom she last saw nearly 50 years ago. Acton’s stepfather was charged with raping her when she was 12.

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