Trump tells Ramaswamy to keep controversial Acton attack ad, blasts DeWine for criticizing it
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On Thursday, former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly urged Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to continue airing a controversial campaign advertisement featuring the estranged mother of Amy Acton. Trump also criticized Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine, labeling him a "RINO" (Republican in Name Only) after the governor publicly called on Ramaswamy to pull the ad.
The dispute highlights a growing split among senior Republicans regarding the tactical use of personal family dynamics in political attacks. While Governor DeWine condemned the ad's content, Trump's endorsement of the campaign material underscores ongoing factional disagreements within the party as candidates navigate contentious primary strategies.
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Stuff (Wellington/Auckland, New Zealand) (NZ)Focuses internationally on Republican party splits over the ad's controversial content.
Cleveland.com (Cleveland, US) (US)Emphasizes local context, naming Columbus and Governor DeWine's criticism.
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