Trump Backs Ramaswamy's Controversial Ad Amidst Republican Split

India Today · politics

Donald Trump has publicly supported Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial advertisement, which features the estranged birth mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton. Trump criticized Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican who endorsed Ramaswamy but called the ad "deeply, deeply troubling." Ramaswamy plans to spend $4 million on the ad, which features Acton's mother calling her a "liar" and suggesting mental health issues. Trump urged Ramaswamy to continue running the ad, stating it was "hitting pay dirt." Governor DeWine, however, urged Ramaswamy to take the ad down, deeming it wrong.