Ramaswamy and Acton exchange attacks over past controversies in Ohio governor race

The Ohio governor race has intensified as candidates Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton have launched personal attacks. Acton's team pointed to the guilty plea of Justin Salsburey, a former bodyguard employed via a third-party firm for Ramaswamy, for federal narcotics trafficking, using it to question Ramaswamy's judgment and safety credentials. Ramaswamy's campaign denounced the conduct, said the family was disturbed, and immediately ended the relationship with the vendor, while accusing Democrats of politicizing the matter.

Ramaswamy also raised a 2019 911 call in which Acton's daughter reported her mother drinking and arguing with her husband, suggesting a pattern of behavior and alleging media bias. Acton's spokesperson responded by focusing on Ramaswamy's public safety plan, and one outlet sought comment from Acton's campaign. A recent poll shows Ramaswamy holding a narrow lead over Acton.