From NBC News · Dareh Gregorian · · 1m 30s
FCC Chair: Trump Ads Don't Raise Red Flags
FCC chair Brendan Carr says government-funded Trump ads are normal and don't need review.
In brief
FCC chair Brendan Carr says government-funded Trump ads are normal and don't need review. FCC chair Brendan Carr states new pro-Trump TV ads paid for with government funds don't merit FCC review and don't raise red flags. Originally reported by NBC News.
FCC chair says Trump ads normal
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr said new pro-Trump TV ads paid for with government funds don't merit any FCC review.
“it doesn’t strike me as anything at all out of the ordinary”
White House calls ads public service
The White House described the ads as normal public service announcements that people see all the time.
“i don’t think there’s anything unique or different about it”
Public Citizen complaint
Public Citizen filed a complaint saying Trump campaign used one of the ads in 2024.
“the trump campaign used one of the ads in 2024”
Carr dismisses concerns
Carr said the ads don’t raise red flags despite left groups pushing to weaponize FCC license renewal process.
“there’s groups on the left that have long worked and pushed to weaponize the fcc’s license renewal process”
Democratic commissioner concerns
Anna Gomez, the lone Democratic FCC commissioner, said taxpayer dollars used for political messages are concerning near election.
“i recognize the concern shared by others that taxpayer dollars are being used to promote a political message”
Bipartisan criticism
Senate leaders criticized using taxpayer dollars for the ads, with Thune calling it wrong and Schumer calling it an election violation.
“they shouldn’t be paid for with taxpayer dollars”
Trump defends ads
Trump called the ads for the country and not for himself, saying they promote the spirit of America.
“i’m not running for office and i don’t talk about anybody”
Ad content details
First ad shows Trump talking about defeating communism with song 'love me' playing in background.
“defeat communism”
Second ad content
Second ad features Trump walking down hallway asking people to join his 'final battle' against deep state and warmongers.
“demolish the deep state”
At a glance
FCC chair Brendan Carr states new pro-Trump TV ads paid for with government funds don't merit FCC review and don't raise red flags.
