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Amy Acton demands Trump and Vance examine facts after Ramaswamy ad
Ohio Democratic candidate Amy Acton urges Trump and Vance to 'look at the facts' after GOP ad attacked her childhood abuse.
In brief
Ohio Democratic candidate Amy Acton urges Trump and Vance to 'look at the facts' after GOP ad attacked her childhood abuse. Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton says Trump and VP Vance should examine her childhood sexual abuse allegations after they defended a GOP ad that featured her estranged mother…
Amy Acton's childhood abuse claims
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton says she endured sexual abuse by her stepfather between ages 9 and 12.
“Acton has alleged her mother's second husband molested her between the ages of 9 and 12”
Ramaswamy campaign ad controversy
Ramaswamy's campaign released ad featuring Acton's estranged mother who claimed she lied about her past.
“In the ad, Acton's mother, Donna Arthur, said Acton has lied about her past”
Trump and Vance defend ad
Trump and VP Vance doubled down on defending the ad despite Acton's abuse claims.
“Trump dismissed questions about the allegations of Acton's sexual abuse, asserting at multiple points that the ad has 'nothing to do' with Acton's stepfather”
Cleveland Plain Dealer endorsement
Cleveland Plain Dealer endorsed Acton for governor after condemning Ramaswamy's ad as weaponizing her abuse.
“Vivek Ramaswamy, seeking the highest office in this state, has produced a campaign advertisement that weaponizes the sexual abuse his opponent, Amy Acton, suffered as a child”
Ohio Governor DeWine's stance
Ohio Governor DeWine called the ad 'deeply, deeply troubling' but kept endorsing Ramaswamy.
“GOP Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, who on Thursday told reporters in Columbus, Ohio, that the ad is 'deeply, deeply troubling'”
Acton's response to DeWine
Acton called DeWine's stance 'an honor and a privilege' for his work during the pandemic.
“I really do appreciate him calling out the facts of the case”
Ramaswamy's defense
Ramaswamy claimed the ad was about lying, not childhood abuse.
“We ran an ad about lying”
Obama's criticism
Obama called Ramaswamy 'thirsty' for attention and criticized Trump administration.
“Vivek's own supporters know it's all about what's in it for him”
Acton's warning to survivors
Acton urged survivors of abuse to seek help and not to stay silent.
“For those out there going through it now, hold on, please”
Ramaswamy campaign response
Ramaswamy campaign dismissed Cleveland Plain Dealer's endorsement as 'foolish'.
“Anyone who thought Chris Quinn's paper wouldn't back the liberal in this race is fooling themselves”
What to remember
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton says Trump and VP Vance should examine her childhood sexual abuse allegations after they defended a GOP ad that featured her estranged mother.
