A top Trump administration official inserted "partisan political interests" into a $250 million advertising contract awarded just weeks before the election to "defeat despair and inspire hope" amid the coronavirus pandemic — going so far as to exclude celebrities seen as critical of President Trump or his policies, according to documents obtained by Democratic House lawmakers.
In a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, three high-ranking Democrats wrote that documents showed that HHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Michael Caputo sought to use a taxpayer-funded campaign to boost the president only weeks ahead of his reelection bid. During a September meeting, for instance, he proposed that one of the themes be "Helping the President will Help the Country," according to one document they obtained from a contractor.
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Trump administration vetted political views of 274 celebrities for botched Covid ad campaign
Performer Marc Anthony wanted the Trump administration to agree — in writing — that it wouldn't use his comments for a public service campaign on the coronavirus to be used for President Donald Trump's reelection.
Actor Dennis Quaid and singers CeCe Winans and Shulem Lemmer taped their PSAs before withdrawing their consent to participate.
Rapper Ludacris, actress Betty White, Britney Spears, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah, among others, all turned them down.
Top HHS spokesperson pitched coronavirus ad campaign as "helping the president" - Axios
Details: In a Sept. 15 meeting with subcontractor Burson Cohn & Wolfe and Atlas Research, which received a separate $15 million contract with HHS, Caputo pushed to title the agency's coronavirus ad campaign "Helping the President will Help the Country."
Of note: One document obtained by the Oversight Committee indicated the Trump administration asked contractors to vet at least 274 celebrities for the ad campaign and rejected those who had publicly criticized the president or supported gay rights.
Milwaukee remains campaign ad hot spot as Election Day nears
On Tuesday, the president will be in Green Bay while Biden campaigns in Milwaukee. A new report ranks the two cities among the Top 10 nationwide for presidential ads run.
MILWAUKEE - Both President Donald Trump and Democratic Nominee Joe Biden will campaign in Wisconsin on Friday, Oct. 30 as the rush to Election Day intensifies.
Biden's campaign is dominating the nation's television ad wars. In Milwaukee, it's 4-to-1 pro-Biden ads compared to pro-Trump ads.
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Trump's coronavirus ad campaign rejected 'partisan' stars like J.Lo, Billie Eilish
The Trump administration had very specific guidelines when targeting celebrities for a $250 million coronavirus advertising campaign: that they be people who have never criticized President Donald Trump, supported former President Barack Obama or established themselves as proponents of gay rights.
Silicon Valley Organization CEO Resigns Amid Campaign Ad Outrage – NBC Bay Area
The CEO of Silicon Valley's largest chamber of commerce has resigned amid outrage over a campaign ad that some called racist appearing on the organization's home page.
On Thursday, the Silicon Valley Organization, formerly the Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce, announced CEO Matt Mahood resigned his post and the agency was launching a "top-down," third-party investigation. At least three board members also resigned.
The ad depicting Black men apparently rioting with the caption "Do you really want to sign on to this?" was posted on the Silicon Valley Organization 's (SVO) website and was part of a Facebook ad campaign attacking Jake Tonkel, a San Jose City Council candidate, who the SVO said supports defunding police. But it struck a nerve for many people.
Biden emphasizing Pennsylvania in closing ad spree - Axios
Joe Biden attends a virtual town hall event with Oprah Winfrey at The Queen theater in Delaware. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Joe Biden's team is spending tens of millions of dollars on a national digital ad campaign in the final days before Election Day — but highlighting a plethora of voters from Pennsylvania in particular, underscoring how critically important the state is.
Why it matters: Biden's team is betting that COVID-19 is on the ballot, and amplifying the stories of those affected by the pandemic with an emphasis on persuading voters in key battlegrounds to support the former VP.
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Trump's rallies are a metaphor for how he views his own supporters. Happy to have them cheer for him, only to leave… https://t.co/hKnjHluBUo PeteButtigieg (from South Bend, Indiana) Thu Oct 29 00:46:39 +0000 2020
When you vote, remember that Trump's golf trips have cost taxpayers $142,000,000. That's equivalent to 355 years of presidential salary. RBReich (from Berkeley, CA) Thu Oct 29 20:02:41 +0000 2020
I believe in science. Donald Trump doesn't. It's that simple, folks. JoeBiden (from Wilmington, DE) Thu Oct 29 00:15:00 +0000 2020
Donald Trump is a man without character. It's why I wrote "A Warning"...and it's why me & my colleagues have spoken… https://t.co/otNDh8B6mg MilesTaylorUSA Wed Oct 28 19:28:54 +0000 2020
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