Iowa GOP candidate's criticism of Ramaswamy ad puts her at odds with Trump

What happened: Iowa GOP Senate candidate Rep. Ashley Hinson condemned Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign ad featuring the estranged mother of Democrat Amy Acton, putting her at odds with President Donald Trump, who defended the ad. Key numbers: Hinson is 43 and would become the youngest female Republican senator if she wins in November. Why it matters: Trump said "that's her opinion" and urged Ramaswamy to "keep it up," while Hinson criticized VP JD Vance's defense of the ad as "the wrong tone." Both were to appear at a Sioux City rally Thursday. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

Iowa GOP Senate candidate Rep. Ashley Hinson condemned Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign ad featuring the estranged mother of Democrat Amy Acton, putting her at odds with President Donald Trump, who defended the ad.

Trump said "that's her opinion" and urged Ramaswamy to "keep it up," while Hinson criticized VP JD Vance's defense of the ad as "the wrong tone." Both were to appear at a Sioux City rally Thursday.