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- 1Trump administration spent over $1M in public funds on pro-presidential ads●"New: The # Trump admin🚨has spent >$1M in public funds so far to boost the pres on the airwaves. Experts incl a Bush WH
The Trump administration has spent more than $1 million in public funds on advertising promoting the president on the airwaves. Experts, including a former Bush White House ethics lawyer, say the campaign likely violates federal laws banning propaganda and political activity by government employees. Some Republicans have also voiced concern about the ads, adding pressure from within the president's own party.
- 2Former Bush ethics lawyer calls federally funded ads possibly impeachable●"Richard Painter, a former # WhiteHouse ethics lawyer under George W. Bush, said the use of federal funds for the ads co
Richard Painter, who served as White House ethics lawyer under George W. Bush, said spending federal funds on certain ads could amount to an abuse of power and an impeachable offense. He urged Congress to demand reimbursement for the spending, warning that the practice is very dangerous.