Summary
A recently revealed list shows that more than $200,000 in taxpayer money was spent on producing an immigration advertisement featuring Kristi Noem, then-Homeland Security Secretary. The costs include $20,000 for horse rental and other significant expenses. The advertisement and the spending have attracted scrutiny from Democratic senators.
Key Facts
- Over $200,000 in taxpayer money was spent on an immigration ad featuring Kristi Noem.
- The ad's production included a $20,000 expense for horse rental.
- Other listed expenses were $60,000 as a signing bonus for the Strategy Group and $107,405 for labor costs.
- Corey Lewandowski, an aide to Kristi Noem, previously worked with the Strategy Group.
- Democratic Senators Peter Welch and Richard Blumenthal are seeking more information about the spending.
- Kristi Noem was questioned by both Democrats and Republicans about the ad and was later replaced as Homeland Security Secretary by Markwayne Mullin.
