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Trump admin airs taxpayer-funded campaign ad attacking socialism

Federal law prohibits using public funds for political propaganda, but a 30-second spot praising Trump began airing on Fox and Newsmax this week.

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What to know

  • A Trump administration advertisement featuring the president attacking socialism and communism began airing this week on Fox News and Newsmax with a disclaimer stating it was "paid for by the U.S. government."
  • Federal law explicitly prohibits using taxpayer money for "publicity or propaganda purposes" or communications designed to aid political parties or candidates, which legal experts argue this ad violates.
  • Rep. Jamie Raskin characterized the action as potentially constituting felony misuse of government property for political campaign purposes; enforcement would likely depend on whether Democrats gain congressional control after the midterms.

“This appears to be a clear instance in which the federal government is illegally using taxpayer money on brazen political propaganda.”

Steve Benen, Producer, The Rachel Maddow Show · MS NOW ↗

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Trump admin airs taxpayer-funded campaign ad attacking socialism
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    Jamie Raskin calls ad potential felony misuse of government property — Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, argued via social media that the advertisement could amount to "felony criminal theft and conversion of government property for political campaign purposes."

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    Atlantic reports Trump directing election ads from super PAC funds — The Atlantic reported that Donald Trump directed his political operation to create election-season television advertisements about himself, with funding expected to come from his super PAC's $400 million political war chest.

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  1. 2 outlets Team Trump ignores legal limit to air taxpayer-financed propagandistic ad

    first by MS NOW, 4d ago · also Yahoo