Trump defends Ramaswamy ad as top Republicans call for taking it down

What happened: Trump defended a Ramaswamy gubernatorial campaign ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother calling Acton a "liar," saying Ramaswamy should keep it up despite Republican calls to remove it. Why it matters: DeWine, Hinson, Husted and Renacci condemned the ad, while Vance defended it. DeWine said he would not change his endorsement of Ramaswamy. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Trump defended a Ramaswamy gubernatorial campaign ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother calling Acton a "liar," saying Ramaswamy should keep it up despite Republican calls to remove it.

DeWine, Hinson, Husted and Renacci condemned the ad, while Vance defended it. DeWine said he would not change his endorsement of Ramaswamy.