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Story summary
- CBS aired a taxpayer-funded commercial praising President Donald Trump on Thursday night.
- The ad’s disclaimer “Paid for by the U.S. government” sparked accusations of propaganda.
- White House spokesperson described the spot as educational and patriotic, not political.
- Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan demanded justification from chief of staff Susie Wiles for using tax dollars.
- House and Senate Appropriations Committee members said the ad violated federal rules against partisan propaganda.