Taiwan Surveillance Arrest; Super PAC to Pay for Ads

“Next! The New York Times says the president's super PAC, MAGA Inc., will pay for TV ads promoting him that taxpayers originally funded, after backlash.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on Europe Open
Published 3:58 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The New York Times: “U.S. Citizen Accused of Surveilling Taiwanese Family on China’s Behalf”, with reporting from The New York Times.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 3:58 AM ET on Europe Open, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
Topics: Taiwan, China, Trump, US.
BBN covered this story before: U.S. Woman Accused of Surveilling Taiwanese President's Son (October 6).

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The New York TimesU.S. Citizen Accused of Surveilling Taiwanese Family on China’s Behalf
The New York TimesFacing Backlash, Trump Says His Super PAC Will Pay for Taxpayer-Funded Ads

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorGood morning, America! The New York Times reports a U.S. citizen, Wanying Zhang, was arrested Sunday at the Los Angeles airport.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorShe is accused of surveilling the son of Taiwan's president in Seattle on behalf of China. Folks, an airport arrest. Very efficient!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorChip, I have been followed in four countries. Once by a man in a trench coat, once by a goat. Surveillance is never cute.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNext! The New York Times says the president's super PAC, MAGA Inc., will pay for TV ads promoting him that taxpayers originally funded, after backlash.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Guardian says it sparked outcry. The Washington Examiner calls the ads patriotic. Same ads. Two different planets.