Vice President JD Vance says he is “disgusted” by Republican backlash to an attack advertisement from Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Multiple outlets report Vance told reporters the controversy is not his focus and that he wants Republicans to concentrate on winning in upcoming midterm races.

The dispute centers on a 60-second campaign spot aired by Ramaswamy that features Amy Acton’s estranged mother. CBS News and other outlets describe the mother, Donna Arthur, as calling Acton a liar in the ad, while CBS ties this to allegations that Acton was raped as a child by her mother’s husband. Outlets also note that Ramaswamy’s campaign plans to continue promoting the ad despite criticism from some within his own party.

Some coverage emphasizes Vance’s call for Republicans to “stop whining,” framing his remarks as a rebuttal to intra-party pushback. Others lead with the size of the campaign’s planned ad spending ahead of the next month’s election, highlighting the financial commitment behind the ad.