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White House airs new taxpayer-funded ad praising Trump’s war on Iran

White House airs new taxpayer-funded ad praising Trump’s war on Iran

Also reported by The Hill

Summary

The White House aired a new one-minute TV ad funded by taxpayers that praises President Donald Trump’s decision to start a war with Iran. The ad features speeches by Trump and the U.S. defense secretary, showing dramatic war images and scenes of Iranian Americans supporting the strikes.

Key Facts

  • The ad was shown during a Fox News commercial break before the midterm elections.
  • It uses audio from President Trump’s February announcement of the start of major combat operations in Iran.
  • The defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is also heard warning that the U.S. will respond if Americans are threatened.
  • The ad shows images of combat, some of which may be dramatized or computer-generated.
  • Scenes include Iranian Americans in New York celebrating the U.S. strikes on Iran.
  • The ad ends with Trump urging Iranians to take over their government after the war.
  • Critics say using taxpayer money to pay for campaign-style ads supporting Trump breaks federal law.
  • The war with Iran has lasted over six months and has caused some public disagreement and concern.
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