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7 statements on this page. Dates: October 14, 2026 to October 29, 2026
7 matching statements. Dates: October 14, 2026 to October 29, 2026
7 published statements. Dates: October 14, 2026 to October 29, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: October 14, 2026 to October 20, 2026
3 statements on this page. Dates: October 14, 2026 to October 20, 2026
Role at the time: Republican nominee for Ohio governor, writing on his X account
Statement summary
Ramaswamy criticizes what he describes as Acton's avoidance of debates and questions and her ban on cameras at events.
“The fact that she’s hiding from debate, hiding from questions, & bans cameras at her events should tell you something.”
Ramaswamy criticizes recording restrictions while sharing a video of Megyn Kelly discussing Acton.
The case concerns restrictions on recording at some Acton campaign events. Ramaswamy expressly criticizes the camera ban alongside what he describes as avoidance of debates and questions.
Role at the time: Republican nominee for Ohio governor, posting on his X account
Statement summary
Ramaswamy says his opponent bars cameras while Democratic trackers film his campaign. He says they attended a door-knocking kickoff and promises to treat them respectfully.
“It’s so funny that our opponent doesn’t allow cameras at her events, but the Dems send trackers to videotape ours.”
Ramaswamy says Democratic trackers filmed his campaign while Acton restricted cameras, and promises to treat trackers respectfully.
The case documents restrictions at some Acton campaign events. Ramaswamy describes a broader camera ban and criticizes it through his comparison with Democratic trackers filming his campaign.
Role at the time: Republican nominee for governor of Ohio, speaking at the Columbus Metropolitan Club
Statement summary
Ramaswamy criticizes Acton's limits on recording and her refusal to debate him. He calls the restrictions unusual for a gubernatorial candidate and argues that voters should consider them when assessing readiness to lead.
“That’s why she doesn’t allow cameras at her events. That’s unheard of for someone running for governor of Ohio”
The report directly quotes Ramaswamy criticizing recording restrictions and refusal to debate. His broader claim about cameras is attributed to him.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The case concerns Acton's campaign recording restrictions. Ramaswamy criticizes those limits and presents them as a reason to question her suitability for office.
4 published statements. Dates: October 20, 2026 to October 29, 2026
4 statements on this page. Dates: October 20, 2026 to October 29, 2026
Role at the time: Republican nominee for Ohio governor, answering a reporter after a campaign event in Troy
Statement summary
Asked by a Mother Jones reporter in Troy, Ohio, whether he believes Acton lied about being raped, Ramaswamy did not answer directly. He said the ad was about Acton lying about him and accused her of lying about him extensively in the race.
“Our ad was about her lying about me, and I can confirm she has lied about me extensively in this race, and it's shameful”
Mother Jones report by Abby Vesoulis on her exchange with Vivek Ramaswamy after a campaign event at K's Hamburger Shop in Troy, Ohio, on October 29, 2026, in which she asked whether he believed Acton lied about being raped.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The matter under scrutiny is the campaign's use of Acton's estranged mother in the ad. Ramaswamy again describes the ad as being about Acton's honesty toward him and does not retreat from it, which defends the ad. This matches his October 23 statement.
Role at the time: Republican nominee for Ohio governor, on Fox & Friends
Statement summary
Asked whether he regrets producing the advertisement, Ramaswamy says a person drawn into a fight should finish it. He accuses Acton of personal attacks.
“You never start a fight, but if you find yourself in one, you finish it.”
Original report includes Ramaswamy campaign-stop remarks and his October 26 Fox & Friends response when asked whether he regretted producing the ad.
Role at the time: Republican candidate for Ohio governor, speaking in Strongsville
Statement summary
Ramaswamy defends the ad as a challenge to Acton's credibility and accuses her campaign of misrepresenting its message.
“It had nothing to do with childhood abuse.”
WJW reports Ramaswamy's remarks at a Friday campaign stop in Strongsville, Ohio.
The matter under scrutiny is the campaign's use of Acton's estranged mother in the ad. Ramaswamy defends its purpose and rejects the criticism that it concerns childhood abuse.
Role at the time: Republican nominee for governor of Ohio
Statement summary
Ramaswamy says Acton has spread what he calls defamatory, disparaging lies about him and his family, and that her record deserves scrutiny.
“deserve to be scrutinized.”
The October 21 program includes Seder's commentary and clips of Ramaswamy and Vance answering questions about the campaign ad.
Ramaswamy defends using the ad as scrutiny of Acton's character.
Ramaswamy offers a retaliatory justification when asked about regret for the advertisement.
