Democratic lawmakers seek probe of US government ads featuring Trump
The request asks federal watchdogs to assess whether the ads violate laws barring taxpayer-funded publicity and propaganda.
- House Democrats requested that two government watchdog agencies investigate whether Homeland Security spending on ads featuring President Donald Trump violates federal law.
- Republicans included $20 million in last year's tax law to fund the ads, which critics argue resemble campaign materials rather than legitimate government messaging.
- Rep Raskin and Rep George Whitesides identified four federal laws potentially violated by the ads, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune also questioned the use of public funds.
- The Government Accountability Office and the Special Counsel will evaluate whether the spending complies with federal law, while Democrats plan compulsory oversight if they control Congress next year.
- "These are ads for the country," Trump said, defending the spots despite images of the President accompanied by lyrics repeatedly singing "love me.
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Raskin seeks federal probe into taxpayer funding of Trump TV spots
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8th) is calling for a federal investigation of taxpayer-funded television spots that heavily promote President Donald Trump, which are airing just weeks before the midterm elections.
Maryland lawmaker seeks federal probe into taxpayer funding of Trump TV spots – WTOP News
For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at Today on the Hill. Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin is calling for a federal investigation of television spots paid for by taxpayers that heavily promote President Donald Trump, which are airing just weeks before the midterm elections. Raskin and Rep. George Whitesides, of California, wrote this week to the General Accountability Office seeking a pro…
Raskin Demands Docs On Trump’s US-Paid Ad Blitz
Inside Congress reports: The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee is demanding federal inquiries into the amount of taxpayer money used to furnish a television ad blitz propping up President Donald Trump ahead of the midterms. Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, who is poised to lead the panel if Democrats win the majority in … The post Raskin Demands Docs On Trump’s US-Paid Ad Blitz appeared first on Joe.My.God..
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