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Trump’s First Snapchat Ad Shows Him Giving Thumbs-Up at 9/11 Memorial

The former president is facing criticism for the inappropriate choice of venue for his latest ad.

Donald Trump’s new campaign ad on Snapchat shows the GOP nominee smirking and giving a thumbs-up during last month’s memorial service for the nearly 3,000 people killed in the September 11 attacks. It’s the first time Trump has used the social platform during this election, and it appears to be an attempt to get potential voters to the ballot box. The text on the screen reads: “Who needs to vote? You.” But the ad hasn’t gone down well with 9/11 families, who see it as disrespectful. The memorial is regarded as an event that is not politicized. Brett Eagleson, president of 9/11 Justice, told The New York Times the former president should not have used the service as a “photo opportunity.” He added: “I would love to know who he’s making that gesture to. Because it certainly doesn’t seem like a gesture you would make at a solemn ceremony.” The Trump campaign declined to comment.

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