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New Trump super PAC makes first midterm ad buys
Source: Politico
A new super PAC backed by Donald Trump is placing its first ad buys, as the ex-president invests in Republican candidates in the final stretch of the midterm election.
MAGA Inc., made an initial ad buy in the Columbus and Cleveland media markets and has also placed ads in Pittsburgh, according to AdImpact, a media tracking firm. Ohio and Pennsylvania have key Senate races where Trump endorsed earlier this year. AdImpact reported $135,650 worth of ads placed in Pittsburgh and another $276,000 in Columbus and Cleveland so far, although those numbers are expected to rise as more stations report buys.
The group’s last-minute spending comes amid criticism of Trump for not using more of his $100 million-plus war chest to boost candidates he endorsed in key 2022 races. MAGA Inc., which was formed less than two months before the November midterm elections, is slated to be the primary vehicle for Trump to spend in the final weeks of the campaign.
“We don’t telegraph ad spends or our strategy,” said a spokesperson for MAGA Inc., when asked about the total ad buy and what states the group plans to spend money in.
MAGA Inc., made an initial ad buy in the Columbus and Cleveland media markets and has also placed ads in Pittsburgh, according to AdImpact, a media tracking firm. Ohio and Pennsylvania have key Senate races where Trump endorsed earlier this year. AdImpact reported $135,650 worth of ads placed in Pittsburgh and another $276,000 in Columbus and Cleveland so far, although those numbers are expected to rise as more stations report buys.
The group’s last-minute spending comes amid criticism of Trump for not using more of his $100 million-plus war chest to boost candidates he endorsed in key 2022 races. MAGA Inc., which was formed less than two months before the November midterm elections, is slated to be the primary vehicle for Trump to spend in the final weeks of the campaign.
“We don’t telegraph ad spends or our strategy,” said a spokesperson for MAGA Inc., when asked about the total ad buy and what states the group plans to spend money in.
Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2022/10/06/trump-super-pac-pennsylvania-ohio-00060783
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