Trump praises Ramaswamy ad as some GOP critics speak out

What happened: President Trump praised a Vivek Ramaswamy ad featuring the estranged mother of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, and criticized Republican Gov. Mike DeWine for urging that the ad be taken down. Why it matters: Trump and Vice President JD Vance defended the ad while DeWine and other Republicans criticized it, and Acton's campaign and her brother condemned it. Key numbers: DeWine said he helped Trump win election when he was losing by 16 points before a rally. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

President Trump praised a Vivek Ramaswamy ad featuring the estranged mother of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, and criticized Republican Gov. Mike DeWine for urging that the ad be taken down.

Trump and Vice President JD Vance defended the ad while DeWine and other Republicans criticized it, and Acton's campaign and her brother condemned it. Key numbers: DeWine said he helped Trump win election when he was losing by 16 points before a rally.