A U.S. federal judge orders the immediate shutdown of taxpayer-funded TV ads featuring Trump
A U.S. court blocked the Trump administration from airing taxpayer-funded election ads. The judge ordered an immediate halt to the ads and blocked further spending. The White House said the ads were public service and would be funded by the MAGA PAC.
- A US court ordered the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded television commercials and halt new ad agreements.
- The White House claimed the ads are public service messages and that the MAGA PAC will fund future ads.
- U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon issued a temporary restraining order blocking ad spending.
- The White House said the Trump campaign would not reimburse taxpayers for already aired ads.
- A coalition including Common Cause sued, claiming the ads were illegal use of taxpayer funds.
- The judge blocked the Department of Homeland Security from spending more than $20 million on ads.
- The judge ordered an immediate halt to political advertisements.
- The ads praise President Trump and he announced he would personally pay for future ads.
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