{
  "id": 15813971,
  "title": "Amy Acton campaign slams Ramaswamy over controversial ad featuring estranged mother",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/amy-acton-campaign-slams-ramaswamy-over-controversial-ad-featuring",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T22:42:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News (US)",
    "slug": "abc-news-us",
    "url": "https://abcnews.com/Politics/amy-acton-campaign-slams-ramaswamy-controversial-ad-featuring/story?id=137421475"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton's campaign has criticized her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy over a controversial ad featuring her estranged mother, Donna Arthur. The ad, which has circulated on social media, shows Arthur accusing her daughter of lying about her past and stating that she needs help. The video, which has been shared by many users, including Donald Trump Jr., has not been verified for authenticity. Ramaswamy's campaign spokesperson, Connie Luck, did not deny making the ad but accused Acton of being a \"serial fabulist\" with \"serious problems with the truth.\" Acton's brother, Philip Stearns, also condemned the ad, calling it a \"disgusting attack\" that attempts to use Ramaswamy's opponent's history of abuse for political gain.",
  "summary": "Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Acton’s campaign alleged her opponent's campaign is using her estranged mother in a controversial political ad against her.",
  "key_points": [
    "Amy Acton's campaign condemns Ramaswamy's ad featuring her estranged mother.",
    "Ad accuses Amy Acton of lying about her past and needing help.",
    "Ramaswamy's campaign spokesperson denies making the ad but attacks Acton's honesty."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Ohio Democrat’s family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for bringing up estranged mother in gubernatorial ad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/ohio-democrats-family-criticizes-vivek-ramaswamy-for-bringing-up",
        "published": "2026-10-20T18:38:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Amy Acton's mother Donna Arthur's custody loss of her children back in focus amid Vivek Ramaswamy ad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/amy-actons-mother-donna-arthurs-custody-loss-of-her-children-back-in",
        "published": "2026-10-20T22:21:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}