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Vivek Ramaswamy defends controversial ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mom – admits his campaign is behind it

“It is an ad from our campaign,” Ramaswamy said of the blistering 1-minute spot, in which Donna Arthur – Acton’s mother – accused her daughter of being a “liar” and embellishing claims of abuse she allegedly suffered as a child.

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