Politics
FCC Chief Defends Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ads
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) head Brendan Carr defended taxpayer-funded pro-Trump advertisements, which have sparked controversy among Democrats and government watchdogs. The ads promote the Iran conflict and economic policies.
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The Hill
The Trump administration is airing another taxpayer-funded ad, this time touting the seven-month-long Iran war. In the commercial, which ad-tracking firm Medium Buying shared Wednesday on social media, audio of President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plays in the background, as U.S. milit
2026-10-01 13:23 UTC
The Hill
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) head Brendan Carr swatted away concerns about a pro-Trump TV advertisement billed as a public service announcement that sparked outrage from Democrats and government watchdogs this week. The ad, paid for by the U.S. government, blasts communism, socialism and
2026-10-01 13:27 UTC