President Trump on Thursday defended the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, Vivek Ramaswamy, amid backlash from a controversial attack ad that featured the estranged mother of Ramaswamy’s opponent, Amy Acton. CBS News’ Roberta Costa reports from Iowa, where Mr. Trump is making a campaign stop.
Trump defends Ramaswamy despite bipartisan outrage over attack ad against Amy Acton
Oct 22, 2026 | 6:59 PM









