{
  "id": 15943688,
  "title": "Vivek Ramaswamy’s Amy Acton Attack Ad Is ‘One of the Most Despicable Things’ Chris Hayes Has Seen in Politics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/vivek-ramaswamys-amy-acton-attack-ad-is-one-of-the-most-despicable",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T19:39:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/journalism/vivek-ramaswamy-amy-acton-attack-ad-chris-hayes-reaction/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, Chris Hayes criticized a controversial attack ad targeting Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, deeming it \"one of the most despicable things I've seen in politics.\" The ad features Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, accusing her daughter of lying and urging voters not to elect her as governor. Hayes highlighted that the ad omitted crucial context, such as the fact that Arthur lost custody of Acton and her brother in 1978 due to documented abuse. Hayes argued that the ad's sole purpose was to make voters question Acton's account of her past without providing the necessary background information about her family history. Initially, the video circulated on social media without identifying its producer or sponsor. Donald Trump Jr. shared the video, expressing concern about the implications. Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign had not initially disclosed its involvement, but a spokesperson defended the ad's message, branding Acton as a \"serial fabulist\" and emphasizing the importance of voters knowing about her alleged dishonesty. Hayes also criticized the campaign for not initially revealing the ad's sponsor, noting that it had proliferated through right-wing social media platforms rather than conventional television or digital campaign spots. Hayes concluded by stating that the ad represented a low point in political discourse, attributing it to the constant attacks on Democrats, journalists, and women by President Donald Trump and his supporters.",
  "summary": "\"It's also totally par for the course for today's Republican Party,\" the MS NOW host adds The post Vivek Ramaswamy’s Amy Acton Attack Ad Is ‘One of the Most Despicable Things’ Chris Hayes Has Seen in Politics appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "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."
}