President Donald Trump defended Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial attack ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic opponent Amy Acton, urging Ramaswamy to keep the ad running. Trump criticized Ohio Governor Mike DeWine for calling the ad "deeply, deeply troubling" and suggested Ramaswamy should use the mother's criticisms to win the election.
President Donald Trump's endorsement of a controversial attack ad, even one featuring sensitive personal details, signals a willingness to embrace divisive tactics in political campaigns.
President Donald Trump defended Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial attack ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic opponent Amy Acton, urging Ramaswamy to keep the ad running. Trump posted on social media that the ad was "hitting pay dirt."
Trump also denounced Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine, who had criticized the ad as "deeply, deeply troubling." Acton previously served in DeWine's administration as a health official.
At a gathering with reporters, DeWine recalled the painful experiences of rape victims he dealt with as a county prosecutor and state attorney general, stating, "It's wrong to run this ad." He urged the Ramaswamy campaign to take it down.
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