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1. How much has Trump spent advertising on Facebook about the impeachment process?

Trump has spent $1.6 million

2. Which voters is he targeting his ads towards?

He is targeting his base rather than swing voters.

3. What are the ads about?

They ads present the narrative, which Trump himself alongside Congressional Republicans have been spouting, that the impeachment inquiry is a political witch hunt by the Democrats. They push conspiracies rather present facts.

4. How much did political groups spend on advertising on Facebook in the 2018 elections?

Groups spent $284 million in during the 2018 midterms.

5. What percentage of Trump's advertising is about the impeachment?

30% of his Facebook advertising is spent on ads regarding impeachment.

6. What age groups is Trump targeting with this advertising?

90% was aimed at people over 35, and 30% of that was aimed at people 65+.

7. Where is Trump avoiding using these ads?

Trump avoids targeting states that helped him win in 2016, meaning states like Wisconsin or Michigan.

8. What impact are these ads having on other Republicans?

Trump's attitude puts pressure on other Republicans to keep supporting him. He has also promised them fundraising help.

9. How does Trump's campaign money compare to his potential Democratic opponents?

Trump has far more money than the Democratic candidates. He has $83 million, while the best funded Democrat, Sanders, has $33 million.

10. What states is Elizabeth Warren targeting with Facebook ads and why is she choosing these?

Warren is targeting states with a lot of people, allowing her to build her list of supporters.

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