“Tax dollars are paying for Pro-Trump TV ads.”

By Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) · Posted 24 Sep 2026 · checked 25 Oct 2026 · 90% confidence

What they posted

Our tax dollars are now paying for Pro-Trump TV ads. This is illegal, but it doesn’t matter anymore because Trump is untouchable. The only way to stop this is to vote out Republicans in November. https://t.co/ws7OdNDjc1

Why it's Truth

AP News, Reuters, CNN, NYT, LA Times, NPR and FactCheck.org all report that the Department of Homeland Security used taxpayer funds (via a $20M contract) for pro-Trump TV ads that began airing in late September 2026, with millions spent by the post date of Sept 24.

Sources

• AP News
• NPR
• CNN
• Los Angeles Times
• The New York Times
• Reuters
• FactCheck.org
• Courthouse News Service