Senator Maggie Hassan Questions Legality of White House Taxpayer-Funded Advertisement
Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) has criticized a new 30-second television advertisement praising President Trump, which is paid for with federal tax dollars. The ad, which has aired on Fox News and Newsmax, features images of President Trump, messages such as 'America will never be a communist country,' and a voiceover from UFC CEO Dana White. Senator Hassan sent a letter to Susie Wiles, the president’s chief of staff, requesting detailed information about the ad's funding source, production costs, and governmental purpose. Hassan argues that the advertisement lacks a clear official government purpose and may violate laws prohibiting the use of public funds for propaganda designed to aid a political party or candidates. The White House, however, defends the ad as an 'educational and unapologetically patriotic' public service announcement, stating that President Trump is not on the ballot and there is no 'call to action.' They also noted that previous administrations have released public service announcement...