Ramaswamy's Ad Sparks Controversy Over Acton's Childhood Abuse Claims

• •Ramaswamy's campaign ad features Acton's estranged mother making false claims.
• •Acton asserts her childhood abuse claims are backed by court records.
• •The ad has sparked significant backlash from Ohio politicians and Acton's family.

Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy faces backlash for an ad featuring his opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother, who accuses Acton of lying about her abusive childhood. The ad, which has not aired on television but circulated on social media, includes claims from Donna Stearns Arthur, Acton's mother, questioning her daughter's past. Acton, who has not seen her mother since 1978, refutes the claims, stating that court records support her allegations of childhood abuse. Ramaswamy confirmed his campaign's involvement in the ad, while Acton criticized the exploitation of her mother's mental state. Her brother condemned the ad as a despicable attack. Acton's campaign responded with an ad featuring her brother defending her. The controversy highlights the lengths political campaigns may go to in Ohio's gubernatorial race.