Homeland Security tapped $20 million in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads

Homeland Security spending $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads.

Confirmed by 2 independent sources: PBS News and The Independent.

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Homeland Security tapped $20 million in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads — confirmed by: The Independent, PBS News
Homeland Security spending $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads — confirmed by: PBS News, The Independent

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The political fallout surrounding the flattering spots, which began airing last week during high-profile college and National Football League telecasts, shows no sign of waning as critics across the… — The Independent
The White House has defended the spots, which explicitly disclose that they are financed by the U.S. government, classifying them as public service announcements — The Independent
The Department of Homeland Security has tapped $20 million to pay for the campaign-style ads glorifying President Donald Trump that have drawn widespread criticism from Republicans and Democrats as… — PBS News

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