Center · Read · October 24, 2026
Oct 23 ยท Trump doubles down on Ramaswamy's ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother as Ramaswamy blames the media
Straight Arrow News: Trump says Acton is 'fair game,' backs attack ad featuring her mother
Grade F (58/100). Straight Arrow News tracks Trump's shift from knowing 'nothing about it' to 'fair game', DeWine's call to pull the ad, and Acton's and her brother's response
F: Mixes in the reporter's opinion and leaves out key context.
- Adds the reporter's own opinion or claims as fact (minus 24 points): 'Ramaswamy's ad is among the most controversial of the 2026 midterm election cycle' (the outlet's own judgment)
- Leaves out something important (minus 18 points): no response from Ramaswamy or his campaign is included
Splits: Straight Arrow News tracks Trump's shift from knowing 'nothing about it' to 'fair game', DeWine's call to pull the ad, and Acton's and her brother's response
Same story: NBC News, Washington Examiner
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