A report from Techdirt alleges that the Trump administration channeled $20 million in taxpayer money into propaganda efforts aimed at the midterm elections. The piece describes the move as a violation of existing laws, though the specific statutes are not detailed in the summary.
The same report takes aim at FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, accusing him of giving empty speeches about broadcasting integrity and the public interest. According to the article, Carr has simultaneously engaged in what it calls ham-fisted censorship of comedians and journalists the president dislikes, while also pursuing the dismantling of media consolidation rules.
Because the analysis relies on a single source, there is no independent confirmation or countervailing view presented. The piece draws a direct line between the alleged spending and Carr's regulatory actions, but it does not provide evidence beyond its own assertions.