Trump defends Ramaswamy ad attacking Ohio Democratic nominee
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 15:02 · Archive
President Trump has defended a controversial campaign advertisement by Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy attacking Democratic nominee Amy Acton.
President Trump posted on social media Thursday that Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's advertisement attacking Democratic nominee Amy Acton was 'hitting pay dirt' and that Acton was 'fair game'. The ad features Acton's estranged mother.
Trump's aggressive defence of Ramaswamy spread the backlash beyond Ohio's borders. Political analysts note that Trump's backing of the ad practically guarantees that more Republican candidates will face questions about the controversy at a moment when they already risk being dragged down by the president's low popularity.
The controversy underscores tensions within the Republican party as candidates navigate the balance between leveraging Trump's endorsement and managing the political fallout from his actions and statements.
How it is being reported
- The Latest: Trump backs Vivek Ramaswamy on ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged motherPresident Donald Trump has defended a controversial ad by the Republican candidate for governor of Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy.News4Jax · 23 Oct, 14:34
- The Latest: Trump backs Vivek Ramaswamy on ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged motherPresident Donald Trump has defended a controversial ad by the Republican candidate for governor of Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy.Clickorlando · 23 Oct, 14:34
In this story: Donald Trump · Vivek Ramaswamy · Amy Acton · Ohio
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