‘The View’ Hosts ‘Disgusted’ by JD Vance Defending Vivek Ramaswamy Attack Ad: ‘Grow a Spine’

The hosts of the popular talk show "The View" expressed their disgust on Thursday after Vice President JD Vance publicly defended a political ad created by Vice Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The ad in question features Amy Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, questioning her daughter's credibility and urging voters not to elect her as the Ohio governor.

Donna Arthur has disputed Amy Acton's accounts of her childhood, including her experience with homelessness. During a campaign event in Ohio, Vance voiced his displeasure with fellow Republicans who criticized Ramaswamy for utilizing the ad, claiming that Democrats were resorting to "every dirty trick in the political book" against him.

He further criticized Democrats for being obsessed with the ad and accused them of using "dirty tricks" against Ramaswamy. "The View" panelists, particularly Sara Haines, strongly criticized Vice President Vance for prioritizing party over principles. Haines emphatically stated, "I am so disgusted by JD Vance; I am so disgusted by this ad."

She went on to say, "We've been pleading with Republicans to stand up when something is wrong. 'We the People' means you're accountable to the public, not your party. If you lose sight of that, you're missing the entire point." Haines continued, "This ad was an abuse case, but it also doesn't surprise me that this administration is protecting the people involved in the Epstein files."

The campaign for Amy Acton has denied any involvement in producing the ad, while Ramaswamy's campaign defended the ad's content, labeling Acton a "serial fabulist" and emphasizing the importance of disclosing her alleged dishonesty to voters.