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US Government Foots Bill for Television Advertisement Featuring Trump's Midterm Messaging
- On Wednesday, a promotional ad for President Donald Trump aired on Fox News during Jesse Watters' show, featuring an anti-communist message with a disclaimer stating it was 'paid for by the U.S. government.'
- The 30-second commercial, titled 'America Will Never Be a Communist Country,' features UFC CEO Dana White from the 2024 Republican National Convention praising Trump, set to the song 'Love Me' by JMSN.
- Critics and political analysts argue the spot functions as a campaign ad, with CNN chief political analyst David Axelrod stating, 'American taxpayers should not pay for this!' ahead of midterm elections.
- Former U.S. attorney Joyce Alene and political science professor Fernand Amandi labeled the ad propaganda, with Amandi calling it 'fascist' and questioning whether using federal funds for political promotion violates legal norms.
- The controversy coincides with criticism of the administration's broader media operations, raising questions about whether taxpayer resources should fund political advertisements rather than traditional public service announcements.
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Trump’s taxpayer-funded ‘Love Me’ ad has a problem: The singer says nobody asked him
BS BULLETIN: The Trump administration is airing a government-funded television ad set to JMSN’s song “Love Me,” with the spot identifying itself as “Paid for by the U.S. Government.” JMSN says he never authorized the use of his music and is now considering legal action. The White House calls the ad a public-service announcement promoting patriotism, while critics contend it looks more like taxpayer-funded political advertising. The Trump adminis…
The spot uses images of Trump, JMSN music and anti-communism messages; the White House calls it public service
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