Pro-Trump ad campaign was financed by DHS: Report
Lawmakers say $20 million in DHS funds helped air three ads that praise Trump and may violate federal propaganda law, according to AdImpact.
- Taxpayer money from U.S. Customs and Border Protection funded pro-Trump television advertisements that began airing last week, drawing bipartisan scrutiny just weeks before November's midterm election.
- DHS awarded a $20 million contract to the Maryland-based LMD Agency on September 20, drawing funds from Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' passed in 2025 for border security improvements.
- AdImpact data shows at least $1.7 million spent airing three ads featuring President Trump in recent days. Watchdog group Public Citizen filed complaints alleging violations of federal propaganda restrictions and the Hatch Act.
- Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Chris Murphy, D-Conn., demanded answers from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, calling it an "outrageous scheme." Republican Sen. Thom Tillis compared the ads to authoritarian propaganda.
- Republicans face a volatile midterm election season with congressional control at stake, while Democrats threaten investigations into the alleged misuse of taxpayer funds should they regain power.
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Trump TV ads paid for with $20M in Homeland Security funds, Dems find • Washington State Standard
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DHS USD 20 million Trump ad campaign sparks taxpayer misuse row before midterms
The US Department of Homeland Security has directed USD 20 million to advertisements praising Donald Trump. The move has sparked bipartisan criticism and legal questions over misuse of taxpayer funds before the midterms.
The Independent
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Pro-Trump ad campaign was financed by DHS: Sources - Regional Media News
(WASHINGTON) - The Trump administration used funds from the Department of Homeland Security to air TV ads featuring President Donald Trump in recent days, according to sources familiar with the matter. The money was moved into a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) account for [...]
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