Trump Backs Ramaswamy’s Controversial Ad Targeting Amy Acton
In Ohio, President Trump has publicly supported gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial advertisement targeting Democratic opponent Amy Acton, urging Ramaswamy to continue the campaign tactic and criticizing Governor Mike DeWine for requesting its removal.
Sioux Falls, SD, October 22, 2026 —
President Trump has publicly backed Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial advertisement targeting Democratic opponent Amy Acton, urging Ramaswamy to continue using the campaign tactic. Trump also criticized Gov. Mike DeWine for requesting that the advertisement be removed.
The dispute places the advertisement at the center of a disagreement involving the candidate, the president and Ohio’s governor. The available information does not describe the ad’s specific claims or imagery, explain why it has been characterized as controversial, or say where it appeared.
It is also unclear when Trump made his comments, how DeWine communicated his request, or whether the advertisement was ultimately removed. The details and outcome of the request were not provided.
The episode concerns the campaign’s treatment of Acton, who is identified as Ramaswamy’s Democratic opponent in the gubernatorial race. No further information was provided about Acton’s response, Ramaswamy’s explanation of the ad, or any formal review of its content.
Trump’s public support and criticism of DeWine were the reported developments. The information provided does not establish whether the ad will remain in circulation or whether the disagreement will lead to further action.
Story summarized from the original created by Julia Manchester on thehill.com, see more information here.
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