From the Right · Watch · October 29, 2026

Oct 28 · Trump defends Vivek Ramaswamy's ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother at an Ohio rally as criticism of the ad continues

Washington Examiner: Amy Acton reacts to Ramaswamy Ad

Grade B (82/100). Interview in Youngstown: Acton on the past week, her plans on child abuse as governor and Ramaswamy's ad spending

B: Leaves out key context.

Leaves out something important (minus 18 points): runs Acton's account with no response from Ramaswamy's campaign

Splits: Interview in Youngstown: Acton on the past week, her plans on child abuse as governor and Ramaswamy's ad spending

Washington Examiner: Amy Acton reacts to Ramaswamy Ad

Same story: The Bulwark, NewsNation

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