POLITICS
DHS Used $20M in Taxpayer Funds for Pro-Trump TV Ads
The Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security allocated approximately $20 million in federal funds to finance television advertisements featuring President Trump, according to multiple news reports. The ads, which aired ahead of the midterm election, were characterized as campaign-style content and drew criticism from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers for the use of taxpayer money.
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Left-leaning outlets emphasize this as an improper use of federal funds for political purposes, noting the ads were campaign-style and aired before elections. They highlight bipartisan criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans concerned about misuse of taxpayer money meant for homeland security operations.
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