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Raskin Bill Would Compel Smithsonian to Preserve Trump's 'Governmental Propaganda' in Permanent ExhibitPresident Donald Trump stands apart from his predecessors with his use of government resources to glorify himself. During his second presidency, he has used taxpayer funds to blast the airwaves with ads singing his praises, drape giant banners of his face from agency buildings, and mint coins bearing his image. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said the…
This government just launched a dating app — face scan and digital ID requiredWant a date? Just let your government know everything about you. It's that simple in Singapore, where a federal agency is now looking to match singles on a government dating site. 'Swipe fatigue ends here.' With fertility rates decreasing in countries all around the world, ruling parties have long looked to immigration to ensure their bottom line does…
Trump says his super PAC will pay for taxpayer-funded ads that sparked backlash for glorifying himPresident Donald Trump says he will stop using taxpayer funds for ads promoting himself. He plans to use his own political funds going forward, instead. In a post Monday night on his social media site, the president defended the ads, which cost over $1.5 million in federal funds, calling them a “positive promotion for our Great U.S.A.” He blamed…
US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messagingAn ad running on Fox News and Newsmax showing images of President Donald Trump and calling for the defeat of communism was paid for by the U.S. government. The 30-second spot was the result of a $14,000 ad buy, according to AdImpact, which tracks media spending. The ad doesn’t say who to vote for, but it echoes Trump's midterm messaging. Democratic Rep.…