Maggie Hassan

“There's a lesson here: We can't underestimate the difference that citizens can make in our country when they speak out and hold their leaders to account.”

Maggie Hassan · said 2026-10-06 · reported 2026-10-06

Hassan said citizens speaking out and holding leaders accountable made a difference on the ad controversy.

“The advertisement does not have a clear official government purpose and appears to run afoul of federal prohibitions against the use of appropriated funds as part of 'a general propaganda effort designed to aid a political party or candidates.'”

Maggie Hassan · said 2026-09-24 · reported 2026-10-06

Hassan wrote this in a letter to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles questioning the official purpose of the ads.

“These campaign ads never should have run on the taxpayer's dime to begin with.”

Maggie Hassan · said 2026-10-06 · reported 2026-10-06

Hassan said this in a statement on Monday night responding to Trump's announcement.

“They were clearly wrong and clearly illegal, which is why the President should also immediately repay the taxpayers for the amount already spent on these ads,”

Maggie Hassan · said 2026-10-06 · reported 2026-10-06

Hassan called the ads illegal and urged Trump to repay taxpayers for money already spent.