INTRO: President Trump on social media Thursday praised Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial ad … which featured the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton calling her a liar. Speaking outside the White House … President Donald Trump continues to defend the ad.
ACK: President Donald Trump
TAG: Acton’s mother had lost custody of Acton and her brother after her husband was indicted for raping Acton. The ad has faced bipartisan backlash … including from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) and Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted.
KEYWORD: Politics, POTUS, Election
