Trump's campaign defends controversial ads as about spending priorities, not targeting transgender community.

James Blair, Trump's campaign political director, stated that the controversial ads focusing on "they/them" pronouns and Kamala Harris's comments on sex reassignment surgery were about "misplaced priorities" rather than targeting the transgender community. The ads, which aired in battleground states and on national networks, aimed to highlight voter concerns over government spending priorities. Despite a $21 million spend, a study found no significant impact on voter behavior.

November 11, 2024
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