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DNC sues Trump administration, alleging taxpayer-funded ads violate propaganda law
The complaint says the ads cost taxpayers more than $12 million and violate a federal ban on publicity or propaganda.
- On Wednesday, the Democratic National Committee sued President Donald Trump's administration in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleging government-funded advertisements constitute illegal propaganda.
- The Homeland Security Department tapped $20 million from a $175 million immigration enforcement package to fund the ads, which legal experts suggest violate federal statutes against "publicity or propaganda."
- DNC Chair Ken Martin called the campaign "a last-ditch attempt to save Republicans in November," stating Americans deserve better than to have tax dollars used for what he described as "illegal schemes."
- Trump defended the spots Monday as "positive promotion for our Great U.S.A." but has not committed to reimbursing the more than $12 million spent, telling reporters "we'll decide."
- With early voting underway and midterm elections approaching, the White House maintains the ads are standard public service announcements, despite bipartisan backlash regarding taxpayer funding.
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DNC sues Trump over taxpayer-funded ads aired before midterm voting
The Democratic National Committee has sued Donald Trump's administration over television advertisements funded by the government. The case tests whether taxpayer money was used to amplify campaign-style messaging before the midterms.
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