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Trump administration uses Homeland Security funds for pro-Trump midterm ads
Original: The Trump administration is using Homeland Security money to air pro-Trump ads on TV before the midterms, according to d
The Trump administration is using Homeland Security money to air pro-Trump advertisements on television ahead of the midterm elections, according to documents and lawmakers cited by USA TODAY. The reports have drawn criticism over the use of a security-focused federal agency's budget for political messaging, with lawmakers raising questions about the legality and appropriateness of channeling department funds into campaign-adjacent ads.
Why now: A federal agency's budget being reportedly used for political advertising ahead of elections is a controversial use of public money.
Donald TrumpDepartment of Homeland SecurityUSA TODAY
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- The Trump administration is using Homeland Security money to air pro-Trump ads on TV before the midterms, according to documents and lawmakers. · USATODAY · 20
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