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Trump doubles down on anti-Acton ad in Ohio: 'Vivek should keep it up'

President Trump defended Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother on Thursday, saying the Republican “should keep it up.” In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump hit Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) over his calls for Ramaswamy to take down the ad earlier Thursday. In the video, Acton’s mother...

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