Pro-MAGA Senator Calls Out Trump for Spending Public Money on TV Ad: ‘I May End Up With A Sombrero On My Head, But…’
Kennedy argued that public officials should not use taxpayer money for self-promotional ads and criticized Trump’s effort to add his name to the Kennedy Center.
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TAP FOR WHYSen. John Kennedy criticized the Trump administration’s taxpayer-funded television ads, saying public officials should not use public money for self-promotion. The White House calls the ads public service announcements; the Associated Press reported that $443,000 had been spent on them so far.
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5 OUTLETSOutlets agree Sen. John Kennedy proposed barring public officials from using public funds for self-promotional ads and called to prevent buildings from being named after living politicians. Left-leaning outlets, exemplified by Raw Story, focus on Kennedy anticipating that Donald Trump might mock him over the proposal. Center outlets, including The Hill, highlight his criticism of taxpayer-funded ads and efforts to name buildings after living leaders. Right-leaning outlets, such as Washington Examiner, center on his proposed ban on naming buildings amid administration efforts regarding the Kennedy Center.
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