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Trump Super PAC To Pay For Controversial Government-Funded TV Ads | News Radio 103.1 and 810 WGY
What happened
President Trump announced his super PAC will fund TV ads after criticism over $20 million in taxpayer funds used for pro-Trump spots; the ads have aired on high-profile programming including professional football games and 'Saturday Night Live'; a White House official said the PAC, with approximately $400 million available, will fund future airings.
Why it matters
The funding arrangement may raise concerns about government propaganda and political activity; Democratic Senators called it a "shockingly corrupt use of taxpayer dollars"; the ads feature footage of President Trump making promises to "throw off the sick political class" and "rout out the fake news media".
Key facts
- $20 million in taxpayer funds used for pro-Trump spots
- The ads will be funded by the Trump super PAC
- Approximately $400 million available in the PAC
- The ads have aired on high-profile programming including professional football games and 'Saturday Night Live'.
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