Trump defends controversial ad featuring Democratic candidate for Ohio governor's estranged mother

A local news story from North Carolina, reported by WCNC Charlotte.

Local News · North Carolina · October 22, 2026

From WCNC Charlotte

President Trump is urging Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, to keep running a controversial ad featuring his opponent's estranged mother.

Reported by WCNC Charlotte, October 22, 2026. Read the full story at WCNC Charlotte →

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