Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders faced criticism from conservatives Monday after releasing an advertisement portraying a young white man as a welfare recipient while promoting welfare work requirements.
The ad centers on a fictional character named Brad, described as an able-bodied man without dependents who plays video games, lounges at home and relies on taxpayer-funded benefits. Sanders said her proposal would require able-bodied adults without dependents to work, receive job training or volunteer. Critics cited by Fox News called the depiction misleading and insulting; the Washington Examiner also reported backlash from the right.
The advertisement was released as Sanders runs for reelection, according to Fox News.