From Vanity Fair · Savannah Walsh · · 1m
Trump Ads Spark Bipartisan Outcry
White House claims Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads aren’t political, but critics call them illegal propaganda.
In brief
White House claims Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads aren’t political, but critics call them illegal propaganda. White House says Trump’s ads are non-political government messages, but lawmakers and critics accuse them of illegal use of tax dollars for campaign-like ads. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
Taxpayer-Funded Ads Released
President Trump released three taxpayer-funded TV ads weeks before midterms.
Ads Feature Trump’s Campaign Themes
Ads show Trump vowing to demolish the deep state and throw off the sick political class.
White House Claims Non-Political
White House says ads are not political because president isn’t on ballot and no call to action.
Congressional Criticism
Democrats call ads government propaganda like North Korea, not the United States.
GOP Representative’s Response
Kentucky rep calls ads ominous and legal only in banana republics.
Senator Kennedy’s Stance
Senator says no official should spend public money promoting themselves.
California Governor’s Call
Gavin Newsom demands review of networks airing taxpayer-funded Trump ads.
The main idea
White House says Trump’s ads are non-political government messages, but lawmakers and critics accuse them of illegal use of tax dollars for campaign-like ads.
