'Keep it up': Trump backs Ramaswamy's attack ad against Ohio rival

Trump endorsed the advertisement in a post on Truth Social on Thursday. US President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind a controversial campaign advertisement targeting Democratic candidate Amy Acton in Ohio's closely contested governor's race, urging Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to continue running it despite criticism from within his own party.The advertisement features Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, challenging her daughter's account of a childhood marked by homelessness and sexual abuse. Arthur also urges voters not to support Acton in the election.Trump endorsed the advertisement in a post on Truth Social on Thursday, while Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a fellow Republican, said the campaign should withdraw it.In his post, Trump did not directly address the allegations of abuse but attacked Acton, writing: "I suggested, on the other hand, that Vivek should keep it up, and let everyone listen to the mother of a defective, dishonest, and incapable Candidate, explain how the daughter is a DISASTER who, uncontrollably, lies, cheats, and steals!"Family dispute becomes election flashpointActon has said she has not seen her mother since 1978. Her brother, Philip Stearns, ...