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I joined @RepMaloney & @WhipClyburn of @Oversightdems to release docs revealing that the Trump Admin’s failed #COVID19 ad campaign tried to use taxpayer dollars to help @realDonaldTrump's reelection. They even vetted celebrities based on their politics. https://oversight.house.gov/news/press-releases/new-documents-show-administration-officials-tried-to-use-250-million-ad-campaign
The Trump Administration considered including @MarkRuffalo in its failed #COVID19 PSA campaign but they thought the fact that he's a "liberal Democrat" might prevent him from promoting mask use.
https://oversight.house.gov/news/press-releases/new-documents-show-administration-officials-tried-to-use-250-million-ad-campaign
https://oversight.house.gov/news/press-releases/new-documents-show-administration-officials-tried-to-use-250-million-ad-campaign
. @jtimberlake the Trump Administration considered including you in its failed #COVID19 PSA campaign. Are you aware they were concerned that you are someone who "supports gay marriage"? @GLSEN @HRC https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/10/29/trump-covid-advertising-celebrities/
The Trump Admin considered including @Springsteen in its failed #COVID19 PSA campaign but was concerned that he's an "LGBT rights activist" and "Publicly critical of President Trump." https://www.wsj.com/articles/health-agency-politicized-coronavirus-ad-campaign-house-committee-says-11603962000
The Trump Admin wasn't sure whether to include @galifianakisz in its failed #COVID19 PSA about mask wearing because he "raised money for pro-choice organizations" & "Refused to host President Trump on talk show." @lilithfund, @TEAFund https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/29/coronavirus-ad-campaign-rebrand-433578
When the Trump Admin considered including @BonJovi in its failed #COVID19 PSA campaign, the effort was already living on a prayer even before they worried that he supports Democrats and was "appointed to a public position by the Obama administration." https://oversight.house.gov/news/press-releases/new-documents-show-administration-officials-tried-to-use-250-million-ad-campaign
I applaud @taylorswift13's activism "to support the Equality Act." But, clearly this scared the Trump Administration when it was deciding whom to include in its failed #COVID19 PSA campaign. Absolutely ridiculous. @tnequality @HRC https://oversight.house.gov/news/press-releases/new-documents-show-administration-officials-tried-to-use-250-million-ad-campaign
. @georgelopez the Trump Administration considered including you in its failed #COVID19 PSA campaign. Are you aware they were concerned that you made a "controversial statement on President Trump?" He seems very sensitive about it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/10/29/trump-covid-advertising-celebrities/
. @xtina the Trump Administration considered including you in its failed #COVID19 PSA campaign. Did you know they were concerned that you're an "Obama-supporting Democrat and a gay-rights supporting liberal"? @HRC https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/10/29/trump-covid-advertising-celebrities/
The Trump Administration considered including @adamlevine in its failed #COVID19 PSA campaign. The fact that you are someone who "fights for gay rights" seemed relevant in their research on you for their mask-wearing advertisements. https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/10/29/trump-covid-advertising-celebrities/
ICYMI: The Trump Administration considered including @BryanCranston in its failed #COVID19 PSA campaign but was concerned about including him since he "called out Trumps attacks on journalists" in 2019. https://oversight.house.gov/news/press-releases/new-documents-show-administration-officials-tried-to-use-250-million-ad-campaign
. @jackblack the Trump Administration considered including you in its failed #COVID19 PSA campaign but hesitated because they consider you to be a "classic Hollywood Liberal". I think you should get that on a T-shirt. https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/10/29/trump-covid-advertising-celebrities/
When considering whether to include @aliwong in its failed #COVID19 PSA campaign, the Trump Administration flagged her advocacy for "maternity leave policies" as a potential problem... https://oversight.house.gov/news/press-releases/new-documents-show-administration-officials-tried-to-use-250-million-ad-campaign
They were also concerned that @kerrywashington wanted "to defeat Trump and his political agenda”. Shouldn’t it matter more that she wants to defeat the pandemic? https://oversight.house.gov/news/press-releases/new-documents-show-administration-officials-tried-to-use-250-million-ad-campaign
. @SofiaVergara did you know that in considering whether to include you in its failed #COVID19 PSA campaign the Trump Admin thought the fact that your "ex-fiancé is Republican environmental businessman Nick Loeb" was relevant in their research? They really went far back.
. @billieeilish did you know the Trump Admin criticized you because you "Made a political statement on gun control" & said Trump "is destroying our country and everything we care about"? You can't make this stuff up! https://oversight.house.gov/news/press-releases/new-documents-show-administration-officials-tried-to-use-250-million-ad-campaign
. @SarahKSilverman, did you know the Trump Admin wasn't sure to include you in their #COVID19 PSA b/c you are a "Liberal Democrat" who "supports gay marriage and is an environmentalist and animal rights activist." Ridiculous. @GLSEN, @peta, @ItGetsBetter https://oversight.house.gov/news/press-releases/new-documents-show-administration-officials-tried-to-use-250-million-ad-campaign
@margaretcho, apparently the Trump Admin didn't like that you accused "Trump and Ted Cruz of being guilty of sexism, homophobia, and racism" and considered not including you in its failed #COVID19 PSA because of it. @GLAAD https://oversight.house.gov/news/press-releases/new-documents-show-administration-officials-tried-to-use-250-million-ad-campaign
. @SJP do you find it odd that when considering whether to include you in its failed #COVID19 ad campaign the Trump Admin noted you are an "LGBTQ supporter" and identify "as Jewish?" What does orientation or religion have to do with promoting public health? @GLAAD, @HRC
Hey @ladygaga, how do you feel about the Trump Admin's concerns that you "Vocally supported Hillary Clinton in 2016?" They considered it reason enough not to include you in their failed #COVID19 PSA campaign about mask wearing (Don't worry, you didn't miss out)
. @tomhanks I have crazy news. Apparently because you "donated to many Democratic politicians and endorsed Obama" you were unfit to serve on the Trump Admin's supposedly nonpartisan campaign to promote social distancing https://oversight.house.gov/news/press-releases/new-documents-show-administration-officials-tried-to-use-250-million-ad-campaign
Hey @EllenPage, you apparently weren't eligible to participate in Trump's failed #COVID19 PSA campaign because you "debated Ted Cruz on LGBT rights in 2015" and are a "Liberal feminist dedicated to environmental causes". They seem scared of you @AstraeaUpdates
