# Vance Defends Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Acton’s Mother Despite Backlash

- Source: NYT Politics
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:41:15+00:00
- Category: Politics
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/us/politics/ramaswamy-acton-ad-ohio.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/vance-defends-ramaswamy-ad-featuring-acton-s-mother-despite-backlash-282a69/

The vice president backed an advertisement featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s mother, who has been estranged from Dr. Acton since her stepfather was charged with child rape.

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