US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump’s midterm messaging

Someone paid for a television advertisement that featured Donald Trump's messaging about the midterm elections. The advertisement appears to have been funded by the US government rather than by a political campaign or party organization. This raises questions about whether government money was appropriately used for what looks like campaign material.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 5d ago

US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messaging

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US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump’s midterm messaging

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US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump’s midterm messaging

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US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump’s midterm messaging

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US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messaging

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US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump’s midterm messaging

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US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump’s midterm messaging

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US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump’s midterm messaging