US government-funded pro-Trump ad airs ahead of midterms
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Neutral summary
Weeks before the US midterm elections, a 30-second ad promoting President Donald Trump and paid for by the US government has begun airing on Fox News and other networks. The spot, titled “Love Me,” features Trump’s voice saying, “Together we will defeat communism, socialism and Marxism in America,” and ends with the disclosure “Paid for by the U.S. Government.” Democrats and some Republicans have criticized the use of taxpayer money for political advertising, with some comparing it to practices of authoritarian leaders. The New York Times reports the ad could violate federal law. The commercial aired as Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington for a state visit that critics described as heavy on pomp and light on substance. It also came shortly after a judge blocked Trump’s ban on three news outlets from the White House. CBS News reports that ads promoting Trump and paid for by taxpayers are airing on network and national cable channels.
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Publication timeline
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Trump commercial ‘paid for by the US government’ running on Fox News raises eyebrows. The intense 30-second ad aired on Fox News and comes amid the administration’s media ban
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Clarín (outlet profile)
Gobierno de EEUU pagó por anuncio de TV con mensaje de Trump para elecciones. Un anuncio de 30 segundos, financiado por el gobierno, que promueve mensajes republicanos, genera críticas por su ética y legalidad. Demócrat…
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The Hill (outlet profile)
Pro-Trump TV ad funded by government draws fire from both sides. Democrats and some Republicans are criticizing an ad from the Trump administration paid for by the U.S. government that pushes back against communism, soc…
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The New York Times (outlet profile)
‘Love Me’ Ad Promotes Trump With Public Money Ahead of the Midterms. A disclaimer says the ad was paid for by the U.S. government, which could violate federal law.
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ABC News (outlet profile)
Is the Trump administration's campaign-style ad on Fox News taxpayer-funded?. The 30-second spot includes the disclosure "Paid for by the U.S. Government."
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CBS News (outlet profile)
U.S. government foots bill for pro-Trump, anti-communist ad amid lavish Xi welcome, halted press ban. A pro-Trump ad denouncing communism that was paid for by the U.S. government has hit the airwaves as the president ho…
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CBS News (outlet profile)
New Trump-focused "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers hits airwaves. Ads promoting President Trump and paid for by American taxpayers are now airing on network and national cable.
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The Atlantic (outlet profile)
Trump’s Public Service Announcement: ‘Love Me’. Taxpayers are funding a campaign-style ad for the president.
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Financial Times (outlet profile)
Pomp prevails over substance as Donald Trump hosts Xi Jinping. Fanfare masks some of the US president’s own troubles, including his war in Iran and plummeting domestic popularity
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Bloomberg (outlet profile)
Trump-Xi Summit Goes Big on Pomp But Small on Substance. Donald Trump’s fete for China’s Xi Jinping has been heavy on pageantry and platitudes but light on substantive announcements, with the events shadowed by the US p…
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Bloomberg (outlet profile)
Trump-Xi Summit Small on Substance, Big on Pomp (Video)
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Nikkei Asia (outlet profile)
Editor's Choice: Another Trump-Xi ambiguous summit
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Nikkei Asia (outlet profile)
Trump-Xi summit live: Leaders to tour National Archives as visit nears end
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Trump to take Xi inside National Archives for glimpse of America’s greatest treasures. President Donald Trump will follow up his summit with Xi Jinping by taking the Chinese leader on Friday to the US National Archives
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The Economist (outlet profile)
Big meet, little meat: the Trump-Xi summit. Also on the daily podcast: Tommy Robinson’s influence on American politics and a tribute to Bob Mackie
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Newsweek (outlet profile)
After China’s Xi Will Be More Xi. Xi Jinping brought his inner circle to Washington. What did the line-up reveal about who might one day succeed him?
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Fox News (outlet profile)
Xi caps Trump state visit with symbolic final stop before leaving Washington. Trump and Xi Jinping cap their United States summit with a National Archives visit to view historic documents before the Chinese leader depar…
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NBC News (outlet profile)
Trump seeks to impress Xi Jinping and Bill Gates calls for AI oversight: Morning Rundown. Trump rolls out the red carpets for Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington.
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CNBC (outlet profile)
Trump and Xi dined with AI's biggest names. Here's what we know about tech talks so far. AI was a key topic during Trump-Xi talks on Thursday, after safety concerns shot to the top of the global geopolitical agenda in r…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
The Latest: Xi wraps up Washington visit with a trip to see the Constitution and Bill of Rights. President Donald Trump will take Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the National Archives, showing off the sacred texts…
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Nikkei Asia (outlet profile)
Through the lens: Trump-Xi summit
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The Hill (outlet profile)
Xi wrapping up DC visit with trip to see Constitution, Bill of Rights. Chinese President Xi Jinping will close out his first state visit to the U.S. in over a decade on Friday with a tour of the National Archives alongs…
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Bloomberg (outlet profile)
Trump Claims Productive Meeting With Xi But Offers No Details. President Donald Trump said he had a “very productive meeting” with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, but provided no details on any potential deals or breakt…
Factual core
- Donald Trump is hosting a state visit for Xi Jinping in Washington.
- The advertisement was part of a campaign called 'Love Me' that promoted President Trump.