Scoop: Trump's hand-picked, taxpayer-funded ads about to ramp up
Summary
President Donald Trump is choosing which government-funded ads to air on TV ahead of the midterm elections. These ads highlight his achievements and campaign messages, and they are funded by taxpayer money through the Department of Homeland Security’s budget.Key Facts
- President Trump personally selects the government-funded ads that started airing on September 23.
- The ads promote Trump’s record and warnings about communism, socialism, and Marxism.
- One ad mirrors a Trump campaign video but is labeled as paid for by the U.S. Government.
- The Department of Homeland Security is paying for the ads using existing funds.
- The ads have aired over 2,000 times on broadcast TV and over 50 times on cable.
- The most aired program was Fox’s NFL coverage, with 340 showings.
- Some Republicans, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune, say the ads should not use taxpayer money.
- Democrats criticize the ads as illegal government propaganda.
- So far, about $2.5 million has been spent, which is small compared to the $100 million Trump's campaign is spending on midterm efforts.
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