Noel King
Role at the time: Today, Explained co-host and editorial director, on CNN This Morning
Condemned
Statement summary
King criticizes the ad as a departure from the positive image Ramaswamy had presented to voters.
“He has had his enemies. He has also, I think, along the way, convinced a lot of people. And in this instance, I think he is simply -- he's off the rails.”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)CNN This Morning: Ramaswamy ad discussion, October 23, 2026Opening panel, approximately 06:03 to 06:10 ET
Audie Cornish discusses the ad with Noel King, Luke Thomas and Carine Hajjar. CNN labels the transcript a rush copy subject to revision.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Why we used this label
The matter under scrutiny is the Ramaswamy campaign's ad using Acton's estranged mother. Noel King criticizes the ad or the decision to promote it.