From the Diocesan Metropolitan . . .
WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) – The chair of the US Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday that taxpayer-funded television ads featuring President Donald Trump are not improper and do not raise any red flags.
Democratic lawmakers said the White House transferred $20 million in Homeland Security Department funds to air the ads, including one that closely resembles a 2024 Trump campaign ad.
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“There’s nothing in there that strikes me to merit any sort of FCC review or any liability for any broadcaster for running a regular, normal (public service announcement),” said FCC Chair Brendan Carr, a Republican who was named head of the agency by Trump in January 2025.
