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Natalie Harp’s Role in Trump’s Propaganda Blitz Exposed
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- Natalie Harp, a close aide to Donald Trump, played a key role in producing taxpayer-funded video ads that prominently feature flattering images of Trump, as revealed by The New York Times.
- Trump used $20 million from Homeland Security funds for these ads, despite having access to significant super PAC funds, and directed officials to find government money for the campaign.
- The ads, labeled as “public service announcements,” showcase Trump in large crowds and with prominent figures, and have aired nationally on major TV networks.
- The self-promotional campaign has drawn bipartisan criticism, with Democrats alleging potential criminal misuse of government resources for political purposes.
- The White House defended the ads as efforts to remind Americans to appreciate and defend their country, emphasizing patriotism rather than political campaigning.
