CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 24: Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican nominee for Governor of Ohio, speaks to a group of supporters at Price Hill Chili on October 24, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ramaswamy is running against democratic nominee Dr. Amy Acton for the seat. (Photo by Michael Swensen/Getty Images)
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Vivek Ramaswamy has quietly edited his controversial attack ad targeting Democratic rival Amy Acton, removing her estranged mother's accusations that she lied about being homeless as a child.

Days after President Donald Trump urged him not to take the ad down, the MAGA gubernatorial candidate released a new 30-second version of the original 60-second spot amid scathing bipartisan criticism.

Vivek Ramaswamy released an edited version of his controversial attack ad targeting Amy Acton. / Jeff Swensen / Getty Images
Vivek Ramaswamy released an edited version of his controversial attack ad targeting Amy Acton. / Jeff Swensen / Getty Images