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Today, the DNC sued Donald Trump and his administration over their illegal use of taxpayer dollars to fund political propaganda ads in a desperate attempt to boost Republicans’ plummeting approval ratings ahead of the midterms.*
“Donald Trump is misusing millions of taxpayer dollars to fund pure propaganda ads in a last-ditch attempt to save Republicans in November — so we’re suing him. As gas and grocery costs rise and his approval numbers continue to crater, this president has stooped to taking money from a fund intended for memorials for Americans killed in the line of duty to promote his failed policies. Americans deserve better than to have their hard-earned tax dollars used for Trump’s illegal schemes,” said DNC Chair Ken Martin.
“The DNC’s lawsuit accuses President Trump of personally directing this illegal, blatant violation of the statutory ban on the use of taxpayer dollars for political propaganda, and directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to carry out this partisan advertising campaign. The illegal use of government funds for campaign-style ads is a clear violation of the Congressional ban on the use of appropriated funds for ‘publicity or propaganda purposes,’ and allows Republican campaigns and committees to spend on other political activities,” the DNC said in a release.
The Charges as Filed
“The DNC’s lawsuit accuses President Trump of personally directing this illegal, blatant violation of the statutory ban on the use of taxpayer dollars for political propaganda, and directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to carry out this partisan advertising campaign. The illegal use of government funds for campaign-style ads is a clear violation of the Congressional ban on the use of appropriated funds for ‘publicity or propaganda purposes,’ and allows Republican campaigns and committees to spend on other political activities.
“Trump is illegally using funds that were transferred to an account for commemorative events — including memorials for Americans killed in the line of duty and commendation ceremonies — to attempt to boost his dismal approval numbers. Even Republicans are admitting that the more Trump centers himself in the midterms, the worse Republican polling gets,” the DNC said. [Senate Majority Leader John Thune is the highest ranking Republican critic – AutoCrat]
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About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
DNC Sues Trump for Illegally Using Taxpayer Dollars on Partisan Political Propaganda
Click for more on the suit.
Today, the DNC sued Donald Trump and his administration over their illegal use of taxpayer dollars to fund political propaganda ads in a desperate attempt to boost Republicans’ plummeting approval ratings ahead of the midterms.*
“Donald Trump is misusing millions of taxpayer dollars to fund pure propaganda ads in a last-ditch attempt to save Republicans in November — so we’re suing him. As gas and grocery costs rise and his approval numbers continue to crater, this president has stooped to taking money from a fund intended for memorials for Americans killed in the line of duty to promote his failed policies. Americans deserve better than to have their hard-earned tax dollars used for Trump’s illegal schemes,” said DNC Chair Ken Martin.
“The DNC’s lawsuit accuses President Trump of personally directing this illegal, blatant violation of the statutory ban on the use of taxpayer dollars for political propaganda, and directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to carry out this partisan advertising campaign. The illegal use of government funds for campaign-style ads is a clear violation of the Congressional ban on the use of appropriated funds for ‘publicity or propaganda purposes,’ and allows Republican campaigns and committees to spend on other political activities,” the DNC said in a release.
The Charges as Filed
“The DNC’s lawsuit accuses President Trump of personally directing this illegal, blatant violation of the statutory ban on the use of taxpayer dollars for political propaganda, and directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to carry out this partisan advertising campaign. The illegal use of government funds for campaign-style ads is a clear violation of the Congressional ban on the use of appropriated funds for ‘publicity or propaganda purposes,’ and allows Republican campaigns and committees to spend on other political activities.
“Trump is illegally using funds that were transferred to an account for commemorative events — including memorials for Americans killed in the line of duty and commendation ceremonies — to attempt to boost his dismal approval numbers. Even Republicans are admitting that the more Trump centers himself in the midterms, the worse Republican polling gets,” the DNC said. [Senate Majority Leader John Thune is the highest ranking Republican critic – AutoCrat]
*AutoInformed on
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.