Trump backs Republican candidate’s attack ad featuring rival’s mother
Donald Trump has backed a controversial attack ad by Ohio Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy which features the estranged mother of his rival, Amy Acton. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-backs-republican-candidates-attack-ad-featuring-rivals-mother/
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump endorsed a Republican candidate for Ohio governor's attack ad featuring the rival candidate's estranged mother. The ad, created by Vivek Ramaswamy, portrayed Amy Acton's mother as a "defective, dishonest, and incapable" person who lied, cheated, and stole. Trump praised the ad as "so good" and accused the media of a coordinated attack to undermine Ramaswamy's chances.
However, Acton and her supporters have criticized the ad, with her brother stating that it was "shameful" to use her as a talking point during an election. Trump defended his decision, stating that Acton was "fair game" and that he was unaware of her husband's sexual abuse allegations. This controversy comes amid a heated political climate ahead of the US midterm elections in November, where multiple governors, senators, and House members are up for election.
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- Trump backs Republican candidate’s attack ad featuring rival’s mother punchng.com
- Ramaswamy controversy pits Trump, Vance against Ohio GOP establishment thehill.com
- WATCH: Trump defends Ramaswamy's attack ad against Acton amid bipartisan criticism pbs.org
- Iowa GOP candidate's criticism of Ramaswamy ad puts her at odds with Trump abcnews.com
- Trump fiercely defends Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial attack ad against Amy Acton cbsnews.com