# 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.
- Title: Amy Acton demands Trump and Vance examine facts after…
- Summary: Ohio Democratic candidate Amy Acton urges Trump and Vance to 'look at the facts' after GOP ad attacked her childhood abuse. Ohio Democratic gubernatorial…
- Keywords: breaking, amy acton, vivek ramaswamy, donald trump, jd vance, ohio governor, democratic candidate, campaign ad, child sexual abuse, political backlash, news, local
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/amy-acton-says-trump-vance-should-look-facts-ramaswamy-attack-ad/19980504
- Published: 2026-10-26T12:12:17+00:00
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- Topics: breaking, amy acton, vivek ramaswamy, donald trump, jd vance, ohio governor, democratic candidate, campaign ad, child sexual abuse, political backlash, news, local
## 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
## Key takeaway

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.