Vivek Ramaswamy removed a controversial advertisement after facing widespread criticism. The ad featured the estranged mother of Democrat Dr. Amy Acton. It had been criticized by people from both parties for about a week.
What we know
- Ramaswamy made a brief comment about the ad to reporters in Dayton on Thursday.
- Protests have been following Ramaswamy as he travels around the state.
- Ohio Gov Mike DeWine publicly condemned the ad and called for it to be pulled immediately.
- Court records show that Dr Acton's stepfather was charged with sexually abusing her when she was a child.
- The ad's removal comes ahead of the election next Tuesday.
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