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Campaign-style Trump ads use money meant for border security, memorials

Washington Post Politics·October 1, 2026·1 min read

The White House Office of Management and Budget added $20 million to the pot for commemorative events a day before DHS awarded an advertising contract of the same amount. The timing suggests campaign-style Trump ads are being funded with money meant for border security and memorials. The move raises questions about the use of federal funds for political purposes.

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