# Trump calls Ramaswamy ad 'hitting pay dirt'

> Trump defends Ramaswamy's attack ad on Amy Acton as effective.
- Title: Trump calls Ramaswamy ad 'hitting pay dirt' · Salon | Shortify
- Summary: Trump defends Ramaswamy's attack ad on Amy Acton as effective. Trump praised Ramaswamy's ad targeting Amy Acton's childhood abuse claims as 'hitting pay…
- Keywords: breaking, trump, ramaswamy, amy acton, mike dewine, ohio, gubernatorial election, news, politics, calls, 'hitting, pay
- Source: Salon — https://salon.com/2026/10/24/trump-calls-controversial-ramaswamy-attack-ad-hitting-pay-dirt
- Author: CK Smith
- Published: 2026-10-24T17:00:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, trump, ramaswamy, amy acton, mike dewine, ohio, gubernatorial election, news, politics
## Trump attacks DeWine
President Trump criticized Ohio Governor Mike DeWine for opposing Ramaswamy's ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother.
## Ramaswamy ad controversy
The ad accuses Amy Acton of lying about childhood abuse, drawing criticism from both parties including DeWine.
## Trump's defense
Trump called the ad 'hitting pay dirt' and praised Donna Arthur for saving Ohio from a 'truly horrible choice'.

> hitting pay dirt
## Election tensions
Ohio Republicans face divisions as Ramaswamy struggles to overcome Acton's polling lead ahead of Election Day.
## Key takeaway

Trump praised Ramaswamy's ad targeting Amy Acton's childhood abuse claims as 'hitting pay dirt' amid Ohio election tensions.