# This Week in Washington: Ramaswamy criticized over controversial attack ad

https://mins.news/en/video/113095

- Global News, 2026-10-23 16:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcvs4MqehPo

> Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for Ohio governor, is facing criticism over a controversial $4-million ad targeting Democratic opponent Amy Acton. The ad features Acton’s estranged mother, who lost custody of her children after their stepfather was indicted for rape. Donald Trump and JD Vance continue to back the ad despite bipartisan criticism.

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