Taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ad campaign launches amid controversy
Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 26 Sept, 00:37 · Archive
A pro-Trump advertisement paid for with taxpayer money is airing on television networks including Fox News.
A television advertisement promoting President Trump, funded by taxpayer money, has begun airing on network and national cable television, including Fox News. The White House described the ad as a 'public service announcement' featuring Trump urging voters to 'defeat communism'. Some Democrats have alleged the taxpayer-funded ad could constitute illegal government propaganda aimed at influencing voters. The musician JMSN, whose song 'Love Me' was used in the ad, stated he did not grant a licence for the use of his music.
How it is being reported
- White House claims pro-Trump ad it paid Fox to air was ‘public service announcement’Some Democrats say taxpayer-funded ad could be illegal government propaganda aimed at influencing voters The White House on Friday defended its decision to use taxpayer funds to buy airtime on Fox News for a White House-produced, pro-Trump ad that some Democrats said could be illegal government propaganda aimed at influencing voters in the upcoming midterm elections. In a lengthy statement sent to news outlets, the White House press office insisted that versions of the ad, which feature audio of Trump urging voters to help him “defeat communism” and a whirlwind video review of his second…Guardian Business · 26 Sept, 00:02
- Pro-Trump "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers sparks controversyA television ad glorifying President Trump, set to a soundtrack of JMSN's song "Love Me," hit airwaves across various national networks, including CBS. But this political ad is being paid for by taxpayers, and JMSN says he did not grant a license for the use of his music. Ed O'Keefe explains more.CBS News · 25 Sept, 14:48
- New Trump-focused "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers hits airwavesAds promoting President Trump and paid for by American taxpayers are now airing on network and national cable.CBS News · 25 Sept, 00:01
- Trump commercial ‘paid for by the US government’ running on Fox News raises eyebrowsThe intense 30-second ad aired on Fox News and comes amid the administration’s media banIndependent World · 24 Sept, 20:04
In this story: Trump · White House · Fox News · JMSN · Democratic Party
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