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Trump told Ramaswamy to thank God for ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother | CNN Politics

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October 23, 2026 • 04:30 AM
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President Donald Trump defended Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign ad featuring his opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother, telling him to keep it up and “say thank, God.”

Trump told Ramaswamy to thank God for ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump defended Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign ad featuring his opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother, telling him to keep it up and "say thank, God."

President Donald Trump defended Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign ad featuring his opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother, telling him to keep it up and "say thank, God."

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