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Republicans are calling out President Trump for his taxpayer-funded ads that promote himself. Senators say DHS has tapped $20 million for the ads. MS NOW Congressional Reporter Mychael Schnell has the latest from Capitol Hill. Managing Editor for The Bulwark Sam Stein, former U.S. attorney Joyce Vance and Democratic strategist and pollster Cornell Belcher join Alicia Menendez to weigh in.

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Which government agency is responsible for the ad buys for these taxpayer-funded advertisements?
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Does the Trump administration's campaign-style advertisement aired on Fox News include a disclosure regarding its funding?
Yes, the advertisement includes the disclosure "Paid for by the U.S. Government."
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What is the content and disclosure featured in the Trump administration's 30-second campaign-style advertisement on Fox News?
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What information is included in the 30-second Trump administration campaign-style advertisement aired on Fox News regarding its funding?
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From related MS NOW (Youtube): Rep. Raskin SLAMS Trump ad: 'Using millions in taxpayer money for state-sponsored propaganda'
Who joined Alicia Menendez to discuss the reaction to the White House's "Love Me" advertisement?
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What is the subject matter of the government-funded "Love Me" advertisement aired by the White House?
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Q&A ID 56f39ce3-b37f-41b2-90b0-3ff0d6810e0b
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What was Rep. Jamie Raskin's reaction to the White House's "Love Me" advertisement?
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) slammed the ad, characterizing it as using millions in taxpayer money for state-sponsored propaganda.
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From related MS NOW (Youtube): Rep. Raskin SLAMS Trump ad: 'Using millions in taxpayer money for state-sponsored propaganda'
What is the subject matter of the government-funded "Love Me" advertisement?
The "Love Me" advertisement aired by the White House is a government-funded ad that praises President Trump.
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