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Trump says Amy Acton is ‘fair game’ | CNN Politics

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October 22, 2026 • 11:00:08 PM
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President Donald Trump on Thursday called Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton “fair game” as he defended Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad that features her estranged mother and ignored the abuse allegations against her stepfather.

Trump says Amy Acton is ‘fair game’ | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump on Thursday called Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton “fair game” as he defended Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad that features her estranged mother and ignored the abuse allegations against her stepfather.

President Donald Trump on Thursday called Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton “fair game” as he defended Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad that features her estranged mother and ignored the abuse allegations against her stepfather.

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DNC chair Ken Martin reacts to Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton.

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