CNN: ‘God made Trump’ ad and at least 12 others are part of controversial taxpayer-funded ad campaign
AdImpact estimated $2.5 million has already been spent, while watchdogs say the campaign violates appropriations law and Congress has not moved to stop it.
- The Trump administration created at least 13 campaign-style ads as part of a controversial taxpayer-funded effort to promote President Donald Trump and his policies.
- Customs and Border Protection funds the effort with $2.5 million already spent and $20 million allocated, though internal officials described the initiative as 'obviously illegal.'
- Specific spots include the 'God Made Trump' video, which aired during the Dallas midterm convention, and ads featuring perceived enemies like former Presidents Barack Obama and President Joe Biden.
- Lawmakers and advisers have criticized the campaign, though the White House defends the spots as public service announcements despite the controversy.
- While Congress has not yet acted to block the spending, Democrats gaining control of the House next year could provide subpoena power to investigate the campaign.
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'God made Trump': Inside White House's $20 million ad campaign ahead of midterms
Three of the advertisements have so far appeared on television networks including CBS, CNN, MS NOW, Fox News and Fox. It remains unclear whether every advertisement will be broadcast on television, released digitally or both. Although the videos have different themes, many feature Trump alongside audio containing favourable comments about him from news reports.
‘God made Trump’ ad and at least 12 others are part of controversial taxpayer-funded ad campaign – WTOP News
Yet-to-be-aired spots include a trio of ads highlighting the US military and operations in Iran and Venezuela, one called “God Made Trump” and another recapping the UFC fight he hosted at the White House. Republicans and Democrats alike have questioned the wisdom of spending so much taxpayer money on the ads, which the White House has defended as public service announcements.
The Trump administration has created at least 13 election-style announcements as part of its controversial multi-million-dollar effort, funded by taxpayers, to promote President Donald Trump and his policies.
CNN reveals 'many more' taxpayer-funded Trump ads ready to 'flood the airwaves'
President Donald Trump is preparing to flood the airwaves with “many more” taxpayer-funded ads as part of his strategy to combat rising Republican anxiety over the midterms, according to new CNN reporting. CNN correspondent Arlette Saenz reported Friday that Trump believes what is “plaguing” Republican candidates is a “messaging problem.” Trump’s solution, Saenz said, is a two-pronged approach: campaign in reliably red states and “flood the airw…
CNN: Infamous “God Made Trump” Ad Is Among At Least 13 Coming “Paid For By US Government” Ads
CNN reports: The Trump administration has created at least 13 campaign-style ads as part of its controversial taxpayer-funded, multi-million-dollar effort to promote President Donald Trump and his policies. Yet-to-be-aired spots include a trio of ads highlighting the US military and operations in Iran and Venezuela, one called “God Made Trump” and another recapping the UFC … The post CNN: Infamous “God Made Trump” Ad Is Among At Least 13 Coming …
'God made Trump' and UFC fights: Trump's new taxpayer-funded ads go there
Taxpayers who are furious at funding mid-term campaign ads puffing up President Donald Trump can continue to get mad, said CNN. New information reaching CNN reveals the Trump administration has created at least 13 of the campaign-style ads as part of its controversial taxpayer-funded, multi-million-dollar effort to promote the swaggering president.“CNN has obtained clips of 12 ads, which range from 15 seconds to three minutes long, including two…
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