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Amy Acton’s estranged mom calls her liar in ad; court docs say otherwise
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Key Points:
- Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, appeared in an attack ad calling Acton a liar about her past, disputing claims that Acton grew up living in a tent.
- Court documents reveal Acton's stepfather was arrested for sexually abusing her during childhood, leading to her mother losing custody; Acton has had no contact with her mother since the court proceedings.
- The ad, initially circulated online without clear sponsorship, was later confirmed by Acton's opponent Vivek Ramaswamy as his campaign's; it has sparked backlash from sexual assault survivors and politicians across party lines.
- Critics condemn the ad for exploiting Acton's traumatic childhood, with some Republicans and Democrats alike calling it inappropriate and damaging to political discourse.
- Acton responded by sharing her personal story, emphasizing her commitment to protecting vulnerable Ohioans and condemning the use of her family trauma for political gain.
