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Trump defends taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads amid bipartisan backlash

Pro-Trump ad airs on Fox News with government disclaimer

1 Sep 23 9:11 PM · 20d ago · 2 articles · 3 posts · 3 sources · development 1 of 9

A taxpayer-funded ad featuring Trump imagery and the disclaimer "Paid for by the U.S. Government" begins airing during Fox News programs including Jesse Watters' show, quickly going viral.

Pro-Trump ad airs on Fox News with government disclaimer
Guardian US

“So I was just watching Fox News and this commercial played during Jesse Watters show. It says "Paid for by the US Government." This is clearly a campaign ad.”

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Donald TrumpDonald Trump President of the United StatesBrendan Carr FCC ChairmanRichard PainterRichard Painter Former Bush administration ethics lawyerDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal agency funding the adsNorm Eisen / Democracy Defenders Action Legal advocacy group

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What was reported 7 claims about this development

  1. 15 outlets Taxpayers have funded nearly $1.5M in pro-Trump ads. Criticism is mounting, including from the GOP

    first by Scripps News, 14d ago · also Time, Yahoo News Canada, Time Magazine, Associated Press, Boston Globe, AP News +8

    1 more headline
  2. 9 outlets Trump's ‘Paid for by the U.S. Government’ Ad Campaign Draws Scrutiny

    first by The Washington Sun, 19d ago · also Independent UK, Associated Press, Denver Post, Orlando Sentinel, Mercury News, Baltimore Sun +2

    3 more headlines
  3. 5 outlets U.S. Government Airs Pro-Trump, Anti-Communism Ad

    first by WSJ, 19d ago · also The Hill, MassLive, Toronto Star, WSJ US Business

    3 more headlines
  4. 4 outlets Is the Trump administration's campaign-style ad on Fox News taxpayer-funded?

    first by ABC News, 19d ago · also Daily Kos, ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos, Yahoo

    1 more headline
  5. 3 outlets Trump Slammed Over Government-Funded Campaign Ad: VIDEO

    first by Mastodon, 14d ago · also Independent UK, CNBC

    2 more headlines
  6. 3 outlets Pro-Trump TV ad paid for by US government continues airing with higher spend

    first by Mercury News, 18d ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer, Associated Press

  7. 2 outlets Pro-Trump "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers sparks controversy

    first by CBS News, 18d ago · also Salon

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