Meta Settles with New Mexico; Ramaswamy Launches Attack Ad Against Acton
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 22
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What happened
Meta reached a settlement with the state of New Mexico. Separately, Vivek Ramaswamy launched an attack advertisement targeting Amy Acton.
From reason.com
Why it matters
The settlement imposes a $25 billion penalty on Meta for data protection violations. The ad campaign between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton relates to their political rivalry for the office of Ohio Governor.
From reason.com
Who's involved
- MetaAmerican technology company involved in a regulatory settlement.
- Vivek RamaswamyPolitical candidate who released an attack advertisement.
- Amy ActonPhysician who is the target of a political attack ad.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- MetaSpeculative
Meta could face reduced revenue due to the $25 billion penalty for data protection violations.
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The entities involved
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Meta
American technology company
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Vivek Ramaswamy
American presidential candidate and businessman (born 1985)
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Amy Acton
American physician (born 1966)
- Anderson criticizes Trump's economic policies. Acton runs against Trump's allies. Husted faces Brown in Senate race. Trump rallies support in Mahoning County.
- The Associated Press reported on pandemic-related decisions made by Amy Acton. Meanwhile, Donald Trump endorsed Ramaswamy, who is running against Acton, and Acton herself is campaigning in Athens County.
Related events
- Vivek Ramaswamy campaigned in Miami County as part of his gubernatorial race against Amy Acton.
- Trump made threats to Ohio voters and Acton, while legal inquiries target his administration amidst the Acton/Ramaswamy campaign.
- Vivek Ramaswamy used an attack ad referencing Amy Acton's mother, while Donna was convicted in Pennsylvania.
- The New York Times and Mahoning County court records reported on an abuse account involving Amy Acton.
- Vivek Ramaswamy used an ad campaign to reference Amy Acton's mother during the gubernatorial race.