COVERAGE GAP

Trump Deploys Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads

Trump personally selected government-funded advertisements praising his record, drawing concerns about misuse of public funds.

Photo: New Republic

WHAT'S CONFIRMED

▸Trump administration aired ads using taxpayer money to promote the president's accomplishments. — Axios, New Republic

NOT REPORTED ELSEWHERE

▸Trump personally selected which videos to air after reviewing content produced by White House digital team. — Axios
▸Money for multiple ads came specifically from U.S. Customs and Border Protection funds within DHS. — New Republic
▸Artist JMSN demanded the administration stop using his song 'Love Me' in the ads, citing copyright violations. — Axios

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