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Homeland Security spending $20 million in taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads

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

The Department of Homeland Security is directing $20 million in taxpayer funds toward advertising that promotes President Trump, according to PBS reporting. The campaign is drawing criticism from those who say public money should not be used for partisan political messaging, while supporters may view it as government communication. Questions are likely to follow over legal authority and oversight of the spending.

Why now: The use of public funds for partisan political advertising is a controversy likely to fuel debate over government ethics and oversight.

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• Homeland Security spending $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads · PBS
• Homeland Security spending $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads · PBS

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