Amy Acton family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy over ad using estranged mother
The Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton's family released a statement criticizing opponent Vivek Ramaswamy for featuring her estranged mother in a campaign video on Tuesday.
Mother claims daughter lied about living conditions
Donna Arthur told viewers that her daughter did not grow up living in a tent. She stated that Acton has lied her entire life regarding her background.
Brother condemns opponent for attacking abuse history
Philip Stearns said his sister is estranged from the woman who married a man who sexually abused her at age 12. He argued that Vivek Ramaswamy used this painful history as a political talking point in the advertisement.
Campaign calls attack despicable and disgusting
Acton's brother described the video as a desperate attempt to hurt anyone for political gain. The statement noted that the mother remained married to the abuser until he died after their children were removed from custody.
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