Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad features mother of Amy Acton, who alleges childhood abuse
A campaign ad by Republican candidate for Ohio governor Vivek Ramaswamy includes the mother of Democrat Amy Acton.
According to NPR, a campaign ad by Republican candidate for Ohio governor Vivek Ramaswamy includes the mother of Democrat Amy Acton.
Acton says they've been estranged since she was abused as a child by her stepfather.
This politics story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Vivek Ramaswamy, Amy Acton and Republican.
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