The Department of Homeland Security has spent at least $51 million this year on advertisements promoting Trump's immigration policies, according to AdImpact. The campaign features Secretary Kristi Noem in direct-to-camera videos urging undocumented immigrants to leave the country voluntarily.

The ads are part of a $200 million contract awarded to People Who Think and Safe America Media, companies with ties to Trump's political operations. DHS bypassed the standard bidding process in February, citing "unusual and compelling urgency." Three of the advertisements say "Thank you, President Donald J. Trump for securing our border and putting America first," while another delivers Trump's message: "Leave now…"

Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin defended the campaign to Axios, saying "this i

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