Ohio Democratic Party

10/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/23/2026 12:01

Five Questions Vivek Ramaswamy Must Answer After Bipartisan Backlash to “Deeply Troubling” Campaign Ad

Five Questions Vivek Ramaswamy Must Answer After Bipartisan Backlash to "Deeply Troubling" Campaign Ad

October 23, 2026

Columbus, Ohio- Vivek Ramaswamy is hitting the campaign trail while facing bipartisan backlash over his disturbing campaign ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged and abusive mother. Even Republican Governor Mike DeWine called the ad "deeply troubling." As he desperately tries to salvage his failing campaign, here are five questions Vivek Ramaswamy must answer:

  1. Will you apologize to Dr. Acton for using her mother for political gain, even after her mom stayed with her own daughter's sexual abuser until the day he died?
  1. Are you accusing Dr. Acton of lying about facts that have been proven over and over, including with court documentation?
  1. Are you worried about losing support from your own party after multiple prominent Republicans denounced the ad?
  1. Why are you campaigning with and platforming sexual predators and abusers as part of your campaign strategy?
  1. How can Ohioans trust you to keep our children safe?

###

Ohio Democratic Party published this content on October 23, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on October 23, 2026 at 18:01 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]