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Trump Backs Ramaswamy Ad, Drawing GOP Criticism

October 23, 2026

Summary

President Trump defended Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother, despite calls from top Republicans like Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Rep. Ashley Hinson to remove it.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Trump defends Ramaswamy ad as top Republicans call for taking it down
  • Trump turns the GOP’s Ramaswamy ad headache into a migraine - CNN

Center

  • Trump backs Ramaswamy on ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother - AP News

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