Senate Democrats rip DHS over diverted funding for campaign-style Trump ads
Summary
Two Democratic senators have asked the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to explain reports that DHS money was spent on TV ads supporting President Donald Trump. They sent a letter to the DHS Secretary requesting details about this use of funds.Key Facts
- Senators Patty Murray and Chris Murphy, both Democrats, wrote a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
- The letter questions how DHS funds were used to pay for TV advertisements.
- These ads allegedly promoted President Donald Trump.
- The senators want DHS to clarify the purpose and approval process for the spending.
- The reports about the ads raised concerns about the proper use of government money.
- The issue involves campaign-style advertising funded by a federal agency.
- This inquiry is part of broader oversight of government spending and political activities.
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