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Trump defends Ramaswamy despite bipartisan outrage over attack ad against Amy Acton
Trump defending Ramaswamy amid bipartisan outrage over attack ad against Amy Acton.
Context
What happened: President Trump on Thursday defended Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, amid bipartisan backlash over an attack ad featuring the estranged mother of his opponent, Amy Acton.
Why it matters: The ad drew bipartisan outrage, and Trump's defense came during a campaign stop in Iowa, as reported by CBS News' Roberta Costa.
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What changed
President Trump on Thursday defended Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, amid bipartisan backlash over an attack ad featuring the estranged mother of his opponent, Amy Acton.
Why it matters
The ad drew bipartisan outrage, and Trump's defense came during a campaign stop in Iowa, as reported by CBS News' Roberta Costa.
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Oct 22, 2026 11:15 PM ET