Did you know the U.S. government can legally use taxpayer dollars to spread propaganda—right here at home?
In 2013, Congress changed the Smith-Mundt Act, lifting a decades-old ban that once stopped the federal government from targeting American citizens with its own media campaigns.
Now, Rep. Thomas Massie is introducing a new bill—the Repeal the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2013—to restore that protection and end taxpayer-funded influence operations against the American people.
In this video, we break down:
🇺🇸 What the original Smith-Mundt Act did
📰 How the 2013 changes opened the door to domestic propaganda
💥 Why Massie’s bill matters for truth and transparency
👉 Read the full breakdown on Substack: https://conservativeladiesofamerica.substack.com/p/ending-government-propaganda-what
📞 Contact your representative and urge them to support the Repeal the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2013. Find your representative here: https://www.house.gov/representatives
Sample message:
I’m writing to urge you to support Rep. Thomas Massie’s bill, The Repeal the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2013 (H.R. 5704). Americans should never be the target of taxpayer-funded government propaganda. Please stand for transparency and accountability by cosponsoring and supporting this important legislation.
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