Trump doubles down on Amy Acton criticism as Ramaswamy ad controversy swirls
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

President Trump defended Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial campaign ad attacking Democratic candidate Amy Acton through her estranged mother.

"It's a mother speaking badly against Amy Acton," Trump said.

President Donald Trump on Friday continued to defend a highly controversial ad from Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother -- who Acton says stood by the man who was criminally charged with sexually abusing her as a child.