Ramaswamy's Attack on Amy Acton Was Bad Enough. Trump and Vance Made It Worse.
Reason Magazine • 10/28/2026 – 10/29/2026
Summary
Vivek Ramaswamy accused a candidate of lying about child sexual abuse, which is described as a new low in political campaigning. The actions of Donald Trump and J.D. Vance are noted to have worsened the situation. It remains uncertain if voters will agree with this assessment.
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