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Trump administration uses tax money to air TV ads featuring Trump, criticized by ruling and opposition parties

Appropriate $20 million in CBP budget just before the midterm elections. Claims to be "promoting America."

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Ahead of the November midterm elections, the Trump administration has begun airing television ads centered on President Trump using taxpayer funds.
Criticism has been voiced not only from opposition parties but also from the ruling party, with Mr.
Trump justifying his move by saying that he is "propaganda for America."

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Ahead of the midterm elections in November, the Trump administration has begun airing television ads using tax dollars to highlight the president.

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[Washington Current Affairs] Ahead of the midterm elections in November, the Trump administration has begun airing television ads centering on President Trump using taxpayer funds. The content, which resembles an election advertisement, has drawn criticism not only from the opposition Democratic Party but also from the ruling Republican Party.

Trump told reporters at the White House on September 30, ``I'm not promoting a candidate, I'm promoting America.'' He acknowledged that since he is not running in the midterm elections, it does not qualify as a political advertisement, and said, ``If I am wrong, I will gladly pay for it.''

According to US media, $20 million (approximately 3.15 billion yen) was allocated from the budget of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to cover the advertising costs. The ad was created inside the White House, and features Trump appealing to the Democratic Party to "defeat communism, socialism, and Marxism."

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Will the advertisement be suspended or legal action taken?

Trump administration uses tax money to air TV ads featuring Trump, criticized by ruling and opposition parties

Appropriate $20 million in CBP budget just before the midterm elections. Claims to be "promoting America."

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Ahead of the November midterm elections, the Trump administration has begun airing television ads centered on President Trump using taxpayer funds.
Criticism has been voiced not only from opposition parties but also from the ruling party, with Mr.
Trump justifying his move by saying that he is "propaganda for America."

AI-generated summary

Why It Matters

Ahead of the midterm elections in November, the Trump administration has begun airing television ads using tax dollars to highlight the president.

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Will the advertisement be suspended or legal action taken?

Trump administration uses tax money to air TV ads featuring Trump, criticized by ruling and opposition parties

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