Trump Defends Ramaswamy Ad Amidst Republican Criticism and Governor's Rebuke

Former President Donald Trump has publicly defended Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial campaign advertisement, urging the Republican presidential hopeful to "keep it up" despite criticism from within his own party. The ad, which features the estranged mother of Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, has drawn condemnation from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, who called it "deeply troubling" and "wrong."

Trump's intervention signals a potential rift within the Republican party over campaign tactics. While DeWine implored Ramaswamy to remove the ad, Trump characterized the criticism as a "concerted" attack on Ramaswamy, who is seeking the Republican nomination for Ohio governor. This defense comes as Ramaswamy continues his campaign efforts, with his political activities drawing attention both domestically and internationally.