The Rest Is Politics: US

232. This Attack Ad Just Set a New Low for America

22 okt 2026 · 00:42:08

Will Vivek Ramaswamy’s vicious attack ad against Amy Acton sink his chances of becoming Ohio governor? Why has JD Vance come out in defence of the ad? And, will Trump’s obsession with Senator Jon Husted’s physique help or hurt his chances to win the state’s senate race?

Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.

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