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Democratic appropriators accuse White House of using CBP funds for Trump political ads

Democratic appropriators accuse White House of using CBP funds for Trump political ads

Summary

Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee say the White House used money meant for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to run political ads before the November midterm elections. The ads feature President Trump and promote his messages.

Key Facts

  • Democrats claim the White House spent CBP funds on political advertising.
  • The ads aired weeks before the November midterm elections.
  • President Donald Trump appears in a 30-second commercial.
  • The ad includes statements against communism and socialism.
  • The issue has caused criticism from Democratic lawmakers.
  • CBP funding is typically used for border security and customs operations, not political campaigns.
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