Trump to rally in Florida after stoking Ramaswamy ad furor - US politics live
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Key Points:
- Donald Trump is holding a rally in Florida to support gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds as the midterm elections approach, though Donalds has distanced himself from Trump during the race.
- Trump defended an attack ad by Ohio GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy targeting his Democratic rival Amy Acton by urging Ramaswamy to continue running the controversial spot.
- The attack ad references Acton’s troubled childhood, involving her mother losing custody due to her father’s criminal actions, which has sparked significant backlash.
- Trump’s stance on the ad has caused division within the Republican Party, with Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson publicly condemning the ad and calling for its removal.
