Homeland Security taps $20 million for pro-Trump ads amid bipartisan criticism
AP, carried by PBS News, reports that the government-funded ads aired during football programming and that one resembles a video from Trump’s 2024 campaign. The White House calls them public service announcements.
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AP, carried by PBS News, reports that Homeland Security tapped $20 million for pro-Trump ads ahead of the midterms. Two Democratic senators said the money was supposed to go to Customs and Border Protection. AdImpact data cited by AP showed more than $2.5 million spent airing three ads over seven days. Public Citizen alleges the ads violate anti-propaganda laws and has asked the FCC and FTC to direct broadcasters to stop airing them. The White House says the ads are public service announcements.
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