Trump defends Ramaswamy's Ohio campaign ad

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President Donald Trump repeatedly defended a controversial ad released by Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, despite bipartisan backlash and intensifying Republican opposition. The ad features Amy Acton's estranged mother; Acton is the Democratic candidate for governor.

WHO: President Donald Trump

WHAT: Repeatedly defended Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial Ohio gubernatorial campaign ad.

WHEN: Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET

WHERE: Ohio, USA

WHY: No reason for Trump's defense of the ad was reported.

How this story developed (showing 10 of 10 earlier reports)

Backlash over Ohio campaign ad spreads nationally · Oct 23, 2026 at 5:10 AM ET
Trump urges Ramaswamy to keep controversial ad · Oct 23, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Vance tells Republicans to stop criticizing Ramaswamy ad · Oct 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Vance defends Ramaswamy’s Ohio attack ad · Oct 22, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Ramaswamy campaign ad features Acton's estranged mother · Oct 21, 2026 at 11:03 PM ET
Ramaswamy backs $4 million ad featuring rival’s mother · Oct 21, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET
Vance criticizes GOP complaints over Ramaswamy ad · Oct 21, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Acton campaign accuses Ramaswamy campaign over mother ad · Oct 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Amy Acton condemns ad featuring her mother · Oct 21, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
Amy Acton condemns ad featuring estranged mother · Oct 20, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET

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