The White House is facing criticism over a taxpayer-funded ad campaign promoting Donald Trump’s political priorities ahead of the midterms, with one Republican senator questioning whether such spending violates the law. During an interview, the senator suggested there may be legal concerns while acknowledging the ads—some tied to Trump’s 2024 campaign—are already airing. The debate highlights tensions over how public funds are used to advance partisan messaging in the lead-up to November’s elections.
John Kennedy pushes back against such spending as pro-Trump ‘public service announcements’ air before midtermsAs the White House expands a taxpayer-funded advertising campaign to promote Donald Trump’s political agenda before the November midterm elections, US senator John Kennedy told CBS News on Sunday “there ought to be a rule” against such spending – before tacitly admitting such spending is “probably” illegal.Kennedy, the US president’s fellow Republican, was asked by Margaret Brennan, the CBS Face the Nation host, about the White House spending to air multiple ads featuring Trump – including one that was produced for his 2024 election campaign. Continue reading...
