# Ramaswamy torches Dem rival over ‘outrageous’ COVID-19 claim: ‘Spewing lies’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ramaswamy-torches-dem-rival-over-outrageous-covid-19-claim-spewing-lies/
- Published: 2026-07-16T20:12:44+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-25T08:15:27+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ramaswamy-torches-dem-rival-dem-rival-over-outrageous-covid-19-claim-spewing-lies
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Acton’s COVID mortality claim sparked criticism from Ramaswamy.
- Ramaswamy says the 50% figure is false and inflammatory.
- The row centres on Ohio’s pandemic-era restrictions.

## Summary

Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton has drawn criticism from Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy after referring to COVID-19 mortality rates as having reached 50% during the pandemic. Ramaswamy called the claim “outrageous” and accused her of repeating falsehoods to defend decisions made during Ohio’s lockdown period, making the dispute a focal point in the governor’s race.

The report says Acton made the remarks in a September 2025 interview, apparently referring to the early stages of the pandemic. Her opponents argue that the figure exaggerates COVID-19’s overall fatality rate, while Acton’s comments appear intended to stress the uncertainty and perceived severity facing public-health officials at the time.

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