Americans are paying millions for a batch of pro-Trump ads | Margaret Sullivan
Summary
The US government is spending millions of taxpayer dollars on television ads that promote President Donald Trump and carry strong political messages just before the midterm elections. These ads, funded through the Department of Homeland Security, have been called potentially illegal and unethical by critics, including some Democratic senators.Key Facts
- The ads feature President Trump as a hero and warn that the US could become communist.
- They criticize the news media and undefined political enemies.
- Funding comes from the Department of Homeland Security.
- Experts say these ads may violate federal law and ethics rules.
- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair, Brendan Carr, supports the ads and does not plan to investigate.
- Both the House and Senate are controlled by Republicans, limiting congressional action.
- One ad reuses a Trump campaign commercial but includes the phrase “paid for by the US government.”
- These ads have aired on various networks, including Fox, Newsmax, and CBS.
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