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Government-funded Trump ad featuring 'Love Me' song sparks outcry

A TV commercial paid for by federal funds promotes Trump with repeated lyrics and Dana White footage, drawing criticism as authoritarian propaganda.

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What to know

  • A federally-funded TV advertisement aired on Fox News featuring the song "Love Me" played repeatedly over Trump imagery, with Dana White praising Trump from RNC footage.
  • The ad contains messaging against communism while being funded by taxpayer money for personal promotion, prompting critics to call it authoritarian propaganda.
  • Questions remain whether artist JMSN authorized use of his song, continuing a pattern of Trump and staff using music without clearing rights.

The dispute None present in evidence—the conversation is virtually unanimous in opposition, with no voices defending the ad's use of federal funds.

most voices

The ad is authoritarian propaganda that represents constitutional breakdown and misuse of taxpayer funds.

  • “This is fascist propaganda, period. I don't know what the hell is going through the minds of the members of our other two branches of government, but they are actively betraying our country.”

    Twitter user · Twitter (quoted in HuffPost) ↗
many voices

The ad contradicts stated conservative values by using socialist tactics while claiming to oppose communism.

  • “We will defeat communism with the most socialist president we've ever had? Snort. Yeah, right. Also, we as taxpayers paid for this disgusting ad that very much looks and sounds like a "Dear Leader" propaganda video.”

    Twitter user · Twitter (quoted in HuffPost) ↗
some voices

Federal resources should prioritize healthcare and public services rather than promotional advertising.

“We will defeat communism with the most socialist president we've ever had? Snort. Yeah, right. Also, we as taxpayers paid for this disgusting ad that very much looks and sounds like a "Dear Leader" propaganda video.”

Twitter user, Social media commenter · Twitter (quoted in HuffPost) ↗

Donald TrumpDonald Trump Subject of government-funded adJim DeFede CBS News Miami investigative reporterDana WhiteDana White UFC bossJMSN Artist

Government-funded Trump ad featuring 'Love Me' song sparks outcry
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Sep 25yesterdaytodaynow · 7:29 PM ET
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    Critics describe ad as fascist propaganda and authoritarian messaging

    Social media users and observers condemned the ad as propaganda contradicting government claims about opposing communism while using state funds for personal promotion. Comparisons were drawn to 1984 and North Korea.

    “This is fascist propaganda, period. I don't know what the hell is going through the minds of the members of our other two branches of government, but they are actively betraying our country.”
    — Twitter user
  2. background

    Ad includes Dana White RNC footage and anti-communism messaging — The advertisement includes UFC boss Dana White speaking from the 2024 Republican National Convention calling Trump "the toughest, most resilient person that I've ever met," alongside Trump railing against communism. The song "Love Me" by JMSN is sung repeatedly throughout.

  3. background

    CBS Miami reporter spots government-funded Trump ad on Fox News — CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede observed a commercial on Fox News during Jesse Watters' show marked "Paid for by the U.S. Government" featuring the song "Love Me" played repeatedly over images of Trump.

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