Trump Ads Use Taxpayer Funds
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The Trump administration began airing pro-Trump television advertisements funded with Homeland Security money, drawing bipartisan criticism that taxpayer-funded, campaign-style messaging may violate federal law.
by Ryan Goodman Reposted by Daniel W. Drezner, Matthew Bunn, Michael Kevane
How clear is it that Trump's taxpayer funded ads are illegal?
I explain why it is 10/10 clear.
Senate in passing the law: Ban is designed to stop public funds used for "glorification" of an individual official.
GAO: funds can not be used for "self-aggrandizement" nor partisan political purposes.
I explain why it is 10/10 clear.
Senate in passing the law: Ban is designed to stop public funds used for "glorification" of an individual official.
GAO: funds can not be used for "self-aggrandizement" nor partisan political purposes.
September 29, 2026 at 1:51 AM
How clear is it that Trump's taxpayer funded ads are illegal?
I explain why it is 10/10 clear.
Senate in passing the law: Ban is designed to stop public funds used for "glorification" of an individual official.
GAO: funds can not be used for "self-aggrandizement" nor partisan political purposes.
I explain why it is 10/10 clear.
Senate in passing the law: Ban is designed to stop public funds used for "glorification" of an individual official.
GAO: funds can not be used for "self-aggrandizement" nor partisan political purposes.
You don’t have to have a law degree to know that Trump's recent taxpayer funded ads are illegal.
But why is he running them?
Some thoughts... ⬇️
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/why-is-trump-airing-taxpayer-funded
But why is he running them?
Some thoughts... ⬇️
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/why-is-trump-airing-taxpayer-funded
September 29, 2026 at 3:06 PM
You don’t have to have a law degree to know that Trump's recent taxpayer funded ads are illegal.
But why is he running them?
Some thoughts... ⬇️
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/why-is-trump-airing-taxpayer-funded
But why is he running them?
Some thoughts... ⬇️
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/why-is-trump-airing-taxpayer-funded
Reposted by Ryan Goodman, Peter Holmes
From WSJ - The taxpayer money used to fund the ads that started airing last week came from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, an arm of DHS that oversees the Border Patrol and customs and immigration at airports, the people said.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Exclusive | Homeland Security Money Financed Pro-Trump Television Ads
White House calls the spots public-service ads, but critics argue using taxpayer money for campaign-like messaging may violate federal law.
www.wsj.com
September 29, 2026 at 5:26 PM
From WSJ - The taxpayer money used to fund the ads that started airing last week came from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, an arm of DHS that oversees the Border Patrol and customs and immigration at airports, the people said.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Reposted by Steve Peers
Trump: "You got me for nothing. I don't take my salary." (Trump has made billions in crypto schemes while president)
September 29, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Trump: "You got me for nothing. I don't take my salary." (Trump has made billions in crypto schemes while president)
Trump has...
-Run blatantly political ads using taxpayer money
-Shuttered a longstanding arts & culture institution because he can’t put his name on the building
-Hung banners with his face on them from a government building
If you saw this happening in another country, what would you call it?
-Run blatantly political ads using taxpayer money
-Shuttered a longstanding arts & culture institution because he can’t put his name on the building
-Hung banners with his face on them from a government building
If you saw this happening in another country, what would you call it?
September 28, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Trump has...
-Run blatantly political ads using taxpayer money
-Shuttered a longstanding arts & culture institution because he can’t put his name on the building
-Hung banners with his face on them from a government building
If you saw this happening in another country, what would you call it?
-Run blatantly political ads using taxpayer money
-Shuttered a longstanding arts & culture institution because he can’t put his name on the building
-Hung banners with his face on them from a government building
If you saw this happening in another country, what would you call it?
Reposted by Anne Norton
In addition to having 16 of the wealthiest billionaires in America pouring money into Republican PACs to buy the midterms, Democrats now have to deal with media companies accepting stolen taxpayer money to run illegal government ads for Republicans.
September 29, 2026 at 3:50 PM
In addition to having 16 of the wealthiest billionaires in America pouring money into Republican PACs to buy the midterms, Democrats now have to deal with media companies accepting stolen taxpayer money to run illegal government ads for Republicans.
For decades we have been saying: maybe Democrats should run ads that simply quote Republicans saying horrible things about their own constituents. But Democratic consultants convinced Democrats that that would be too effective. So, this is validating to watch. Also, always hated false civility.
"Fuck that."
"I'm Sherrod Brown and I approve of this message."
"I'm Sherrod Brown and I approve of this message."
NEW AD: Listen to this sh*t.
September 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM
For decades we have been saying: maybe Democrats should run ads that simply quote Republicans saying horrible things about their own constituents. But Democratic consultants convinced Democrats that that would be too effective. So, this is validating to watch. Also, always hated false civility.
When authoritarians get backed into a corner, they lash out and resort to fear-mongering.
This is why Trump is running ominous taxpayer funded ads.
But we’re going to organize our friends and neighbors, turn out to vote in November, and deliver a resounding blue wave.
Spread the word.
This is why Trump is running ominous taxpayer funded ads.
But we’re going to organize our friends and neighbors, turn out to vote in November, and deliver a resounding blue wave.
Spread the word.
September 28, 2026 at 8:15 PM
When authoritarians get backed into a corner, they lash out and resort to fear-mongering.
This is why Trump is running ominous taxpayer funded ads.
But we’re going to organize our friends and neighbors, turn out to vote in November, and deliver a resounding blue wave.
Spread the word.
This is why Trump is running ominous taxpayer funded ads.
But we’re going to organize our friends and neighbors, turn out to vote in November, and deliver a resounding blue wave.
Spread the word.
The nepotistic Senator Darline Graham says she supports Donald Trump 100%. That means she supports Trump personally creating TV commercials of himself that were funded in part by struggling South Carolina taxpayers. She is running to represent Trump, not struggling South Carolinians.
New reports reveal Trump was personally involved in creating TV commercials of himself, and used some of the DHS's $70,000,000,000 in additional funding to pay for the ads.
September 29, 2026 at 5:22 PM
The nepotistic Senator Darline Graham says she supports Donald Trump 100%. That means she supports Trump personally creating TV commercials of himself that were funded in part by struggling South Carolina taxpayers. She is running to represent Trump, not struggling South Carolinians.
Reposted by Michael D. McDonald
#Florida CFO Blaise "The Blatherer" Ingoglia is spending millions in taxpayer $$$ on ads to promote himself. An appointee of Gov. Ron DeSastrous now running for election, he's ordered up a barrage of pre-election PSAs. jasongarcia.substack.com/p/blaise-ing... via @jasongarcia.bsky.social
Blaise Ingoglia is spending millions in taxpayer money on advertising as he runs for election
Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia, an interim appointee of Ron DeSantis who is now running for election to a full term, has ordered up a barrage of pre-election “public service announcements.”
jasongarcia.substack.com
September 29, 2026 at 1:57 PM
#Florida CFO Blaise "The Blatherer" Ingoglia is spending millions in taxpayer $$$ on ads to promote himself. An appointee of Gov. Ron DeSastrous now running for election, he's ordered up a barrage of pre-election PSAs. jasongarcia.substack.com/p/blaise-ing... via @jasongarcia.bsky.social
Reposted by David Darmofal
New reports reveal Trump was personally involved in creating TV commercials of himself, and used some of the DHS's $70,000,000,000 in additional funding to pay for the ads.
September 29, 2026 at 5:16 PM
New reports reveal Trump was personally involved in creating TV commercials of himself, and used some of the DHS's $70,000,000,000 in additional funding to pay for the ads.
Darline Graham says she supports Trump 100%. That means she supports this. Trump using struggling South Carolina taxpayers’ money to promote himself.
Taxpayers have funded nearly $1.5M in pro-Trump ads. Criticism is mounting, including from the GOP
AdImpact says three taxpayer-funded ads promoting President Donald Trump are nearing a cost of at least $1.5 million.
apnews.com
September 29, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Darline Graham says she supports Trump 100%. That means she supports this. Trump using struggling South Carolina taxpayers’ money to promote himself.
"I'm just a senator, there is nothing I can do about Donald Trump using taxpayer money for self-aggrandizing propaganda"
Does he hear himself? Good grief
Does he hear himself? Good grief
CNN: Anything you can do about Trump using taxpayer dollars for his new ad?
DURBIN: I wish. I hope it's challenged in court. I think it's the only place to go.
DURBIN: I wish. I hope it's challenged in court. I think it's the only place to go.
September 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM
"I'm just a senator, there is nothing I can do about Donald Trump using taxpayer money for self-aggrandizing propaganda"
Does he hear himself? Good grief
Does he hear himself? Good grief
Reposted by Philip Nel
Republicans cried that Trump needed money for the border and then he stole the money to pay for a millions in totally illegal, taxpayer funded campaign ads.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Exclusive | Homeland Security Money Financed Pro-Trump Television Ads
White House calls the spots public-service ads, but critics argue using taxpayer money for campaign-like messaging may violate federal law.
www.wsj.com
September 29, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Republicans cried that Trump needed money for the border and then he stole the money to pay for a millions in totally illegal, taxpayer funded campaign ads.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Trump’s taxpayer-funded propaganda blitz www.vox.com/the-logoff-n...
Trump’s taxpayer-funded propaganda blitz
Trump is using your money on TV ads to stroke his ego.
www.vox.com
September 29, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Trump’s taxpayer-funded propaganda blitz www.vox.com/the-logoff-n...
Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream
Whoa! This part makes the story worse.
Trump didn’t just appear in taxpayer-funded ads promoting himself and his policies.
He personally helped orchestrate them, including helping choose the imagery and video.
OUR TAX DOLLARS.
HIS PROPAGANDA.
Trump didn’t just appear in taxpayer-funded ads promoting himself and his policies.
He personally helped orchestrate them, including helping choose the imagery and video.
OUR TAX DOLLARS.
HIS PROPAGANDA.
September 29, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream