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Trump Administration Spends $10M on Controversial ICE Ads

10/30/2025

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Trump's ICE Spending

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump spent nearly $10 million on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruitment and self-deportation ads during shutdown.
Equis reported ICE's ad spending surpassed $13 million since August targeting sanctuary cities.
Critics say this spending contradicts claims of shortages for programs like food stamps.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues recruitment amid the shutdown.
Concerns arise about ICE agents' training and anonymity, affecting accountability.

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Indivisible Protests Spotify

Indivisible intensified its campaign against Spotify for ICE recruitment, urging users to cancel subscriptions and protest.
The group is mobilizing actions, including boycotts and social media campaigns, to pressure Spotify to cease ads.
They demand Spotify terminate contracts with ICE, revise policies to prevent government propaganda, and defend civil rights.
The backlash follows the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, which expands ICE recruitment with signing bonuses and loan forgiveness.

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Trump's ICE Spending

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump spent nearly $10 million on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruitment and self-deportation ads during shutdown.
Equis reported ICE's ad spending surpassed $13 million since August targeting sanctuary cities.
Critics say this spending contradicts claims of shortages for programs like food stamps.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues recruitment amid the shutdown.
Concerns arise about ICE agents' training and anonymity, affecting accountability.

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