U.S. President Donald Trump (R) greets Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (L) during an election rally at the Covelli Centre on Oct. 12, 2026 in Youngstown, Ohio.

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President Donald Trump on Thursday defended a controversial campaign ad by Vivek Ramaswamy featuring the estranged mother of Amy Acton, his Democratic opponent in the Ohio gubernatorial race.

Trump's defense of the ad came after widespread bipartisan backlash to it.

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Source: CNBC · Dan Mangan

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