Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday that Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy should remove an ad featuring the mother of Democratic nominee Amy Acton. Iowa Republican Senate candidate Rep. Ashley Hinson also said Ramaswamy’s campaign should stop airing it. President Donald Trump defended the ad, which has drawn criticism.
WHO:Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Iowa Republican Senate candidate Rep. Ashley Hinson and President Donald Trump
WHAT:DeWine and Hinson called for Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign to stop airing an ad featuring Amy Acton’s mother, while Trump defended it.
WHEN:Oct 22, 2026
WHERE:Ohio, USA
WHY:DeWine said the ad should be removed; the reason for Hinson’s call and Trump’s defense was not reported.
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