New Spanish Language Spot “Deported” will Air in the Miami Market

Today, Mike Bloomberg’s Independence USA PAC began airing a new Spanish language ad, “Deported,” highlighting the Trump administration’s secret deportations of innocent Venezuelans. The TV ad will run in the Miami market on broadcast and cable through Election Day.

In his letter to the State Department last Friday, Senator Bob Menendez wrote “new documents provided to my office confirm that U.S. deportations to Venezuela continued via third countries at least until March 2020.” The letter also notes that the act of deporting asylum seekers and refugees through a third country is a potential violation of U.S. laws.

Using images of Venezuelans in empty super markets and violence on their streets, the new ad, “Deported,” showcases Trump’s cruelty and lack of empathy towards Venezuelan immigrants in the U.S. “Under Nicolás Maduro, the people of Venezuela are suffering,” the ad says. “And what has Trump done? Deportations and blocked the temporary protection status.”

“For generations, America has been a refuge for those fleeing strife, violence, and persecution in their home countries – that’s why so many Venezuelans have fled Maduro’s oppressive regime to come here,” said Mike Bloomberg. “Donald Trump hasn’t just denied them asylum and the protections they deserve, he has sent them back to Maduro with secret deportations. As president, Joe Biden will restore America’s place as a beacon for democracy by granting Temporary Protection Status to Venezuelans and ensuring the safety of future refugees seeking freedom from oppression.”

This is part of Mike Bloomberg’s commitment to spend $100 million in Florida to support Vice President Joe Biden in defeating Donald Trump through Independence USA as well as other Democratic groups through advertising and a strong ground game to get out the vote. Independence USA PAC’s ads will run daily statewide through Election Day across all ten Florida media markets and are geared towards both persuasion and mobilization in support of Vice President Joe Biden in defeating Donald Trump.

The ad is available to view here.

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About Independence USA PAC

Independence USA PAC is a Mike Bloomberg-funded effort to support candidates and referenda in local, state and federal races across the country, with a focus on issues including gun laws, the environment and education policy. To learn more about Independence USA PAC, visit www.independenceusapac.org.