Customs and Border Protection

US Customs and Border Protection's Office of Public Affairs has awarded a $20 million order to communications firm LMD Agency for a national media campaign beginning September 20, according to federal spending records. Commentators note the first ad in the campaign, described as pro-Trump, aired just days later on September 23, raising questions about the use of taxpayer funds for political messaging by a border agency.

The Trump Administration is accused of using Customs and Border Protection resources to pay for government-funded political advertisements. The claim was made in an official House announcement, raising concerns about the use of federal agency resources for political purposes. The allegation adds to ongoing scrutiny of how the administration handled government funds and agency independence during its time in office.