Trump 2024 campaign ad revived by government
The gist
A pro-Trump ad labeled "Paid for by the U.S. Government" aired on Fox News Wednesday night.
The taxpayer-funded messaging and revived 2024 themes put midterm strategy in focus.
How it unfolded
- Sep 23, 2026A local CBS News reporter in Miami noticed a pro-Trump ad stating it was paid for by the U.S. government during a Fox News commercial break on Wednesday night.
- Sep 24, 2026The Boston Herald published an opinion column by Peter Lucas saying Trump has resurrected the almost 40-year-old Willie Horton ad and is using it on the campaign trail to help Republicans maintain control of Congress in the November midterm election.
- Sep 24, 2026Roll Call reported Republicans are returning to a familiar 2024 playbook in the final weeks before the midterms, stoking fears about transgender people in sports, schools and beyond.