Who's Buying Social Media Impeachment Ads During The Trial?

Who's Buying Social Media Impeachment Ads During The Trial?

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The video discusses the use of social media ads in political campaigns, focusing on the strategies employed by President Trump during the Senate impeachment trial. It highlights Trump's significant ad spending on Facebook, emphasizing impeachment as a key message. The video compares Trump's spending with Democratic candidates like Tom Steyer and Michael Bloomberg, noting the higher frequency of impeachment mentions in Trump's ads. It also covers Republican strategies, including Mitch McConnell's ads, and the approach of newcomers like Tommy Tuberville. The effectiveness of these ads in fundraising is also examined, with Trump's campaign raising substantial funds through small donations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main message of Trump's social media ads during the impeachment trial?

To criticize the media

To label the impeachment as a witch hunt

To promote his new policies

To announce his candidacy for re-election

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did Trump spend on Facebook ads during the first week of the impeachment trial?

$1.5 million

$500,000

$710,000

$1 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which candidate spent the most on ads during the impeachment trial?

Donald Trump

Tom Steyer

Michael Bloomberg

Joe Biden

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Mitch McConnell's ads refer to the impeachment as?

A media circus

A fair trial

A junior varsity political hostage situation

A necessary process

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the financial outcome of Trump's ad campaign when the House announced impeachment hearings?

Raised $5 million

Raised $10 million

Raised $15 million

Raised $20 million