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Trump administration kept taxpayer-funded ads running after judge ordered them stopped, blames email delay
via - Democracy Docket — The Trump administration continued airing taxpayer-funded ads promoting President Donald Trump after a federal judge ordered the campaign halted, then told the court that an internal email delay was to blame. The post Trump administration kept taxpayer-funded ads running after judge ordered them stopped, blames email delay appeared first on Democracy Docket .
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A judge just killed Trump's $20M taxpayer-funded ad campaign
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to pull TV ads funded by $20 million in taxpayer money — ads that even Senate Republicans said shouldn't be publicly funded. One spot was nearly identical to a 2024 Trump campaign ad, with only the funding disclaimer swapped out.
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Schumer: Judge halting Trump ads ‘only the beginning’
via The Hill News — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Sunday hailed the order from a federal judge blocking the Trump administration from using taxpayer money to pay for advertisements promoting his leadership and pledged it marked “only the beginning” of a legal battle over the controversial ads. “Taxpayer dollars are not Trump’s personal propaganda fund. This…
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Federal judge orders pro-Trump TV ads funded by taxpayers off air immediately
via NBC News Top Stories — A federal judge on Sunday ordered the Trump administration to stop airing ads funded by the U.S. government that portray President Donald Trump in a favorable light, effective immediately.
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GOP Senator Accused of Using Taxpayer Funds for Campaign Activities, Experts Say
A joint investigation by Kansas Reflector and MS NOW has uncovered evidence suggesting that Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) and his staff may have improperly used taxpayer-funded resources for his 2020 Senate campaign. The investigation reviewed audio, video, calendars, and over 200 text messages from Marshall's first Senate campaign. According to the findings, Marshall's chief of staff, Brent Robertson, instructed staff to label campaign trips as 'Official' to justify using public funds for travel and meals. For instance, Robertson booked a single official meeting in Chicago but directed staff to categorize the entire trip as official, allowing flights to be paid with public money. On a Dallas trip in October 2020, the campaign covered flights while taxpayers paid for a meal, despite only a Zoom meeting being listed as an official activity. Robertson also instructed staff to spend freely on meals, exceeding the GSA daily rate of $55 in Kansas at the time. Experts, including Craig Holman of Public Citizen, described the accounts as 'breathtaking and seemingly very damning.' Campaign finance lawyer Brett Kappel disputed Robertson's interpretation of the rules, stating that exceptions for using official resources on campaigns are narrow. The investigation also revealed an October 2020 all-staff Zoom call that included both congressional and campaign aides, using official calendars and equipment. During the call, Marshall discussed campaign-related topics such as sign shortages and voter concerns about healthcare. A former legislative director texted a colleague that he had objected to what he called 'illegal activity.' Marshall's campaign lawyer declined to comment on specific allegations but stated that the campaign complies with FEC and Senate ethics rules, blaming a 'disgruntled employee.' The Campaign Legal Center's Kedric Payne emphasized that the allegations warrant a credible explanation or a Senate Ethics investigation. Marshall is currently in a tight race with Democrat Adam Hamilton, and his campaign has faced other controversies, including allegations about his medical practice and a dispute with a bakery over unpaid cookies.
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Democrats sue US President Trump over taxpayer-funded ad campaign
via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — Trump has faced a bipartisan backlash over ads that critics say violate prohibitions on taxpayer-funded propaganda.
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White House Promotes Trump Ad Campaign Using Taxpayer Funds Despite Pledge to Cover Costs
The White House has begun airing a new advertisement promoting President Donald Trump at taxpayer expense, a move that comes just one day after the president pledged to cover the costs of such ads himself. The 60-second ad, which highlights the U.S. operation against Venezuela's former leader Nicolás Maduro, started airing early Tuesday, according to The New York Times. The ad features Trump alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and has already cost taxpayers over $10 million, with nearly $11.5 million in ad spending reported by midday Tuesday. Trump had promised on Monday evening to pay for the ads using funds from his super PAC, MAGA Inc., following criticism from members of both political parties. However, White House officials later clarified that the president's pledge only applied to future ads, not the ones already aired. The ad campaign, which is being funded through a $20 million contract with the Department of Homeland Security, has drawn scrutiny for potentially violating federal laws against using taxpayer money for 'publicity or propaganda purposes.' Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the move, stating that Trump must return the funds to the American people and that a full investigation into the 'gross waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars' is necessary. The White House has not indicated whether it will cancel any remaining ad spending or reimburse the government for the ads already aired. Most of the $7.2 million spent on the campaign was for an ad that reused material from Trump's 2024 campaign, portraying his critics as 'villains.' The ads are airing nationally on cable and network television, and Trump personally instructed his budget director to allocate taxpayer funds for the campaign. The White House has not provided further details on whether the super PAC will cover future ad costs or if the government will seek reimbursement for the already aired ads. This situation represents a significant reversal for Trump, who has previously refused to accept most limits on executive power, according to The New York Times. The controversy has intensified during a heated midterm election campaign, raising questions about the appropriate use of public funds for political promotion.
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Trump says he will stop using taxpayer funds for ads after bipartisan pushback
via BBC News — The ads, which tout Trump and his policies, could have violated US laws barring public government funds being spent on political advertising.
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Trump says Super Pac will pay for taxpayer-funded ads that sparked outcry
via US news | The Guardian — President’s U-turn comes after Democrats and Republicans condemned use of tax dollars for pro-Trump ads Donald Trump said on Monday he would pay for taxpayer-funded, pro-Trump ads “with money I raised for MAGA, Inc.”, a political action committee, after the television advertisements glorifying himself sparked a major backlash. In a social media post, Trump characterized the ads, which cost at least $1.5m in federal funds, as “a positive promotion for our Great U.S.A.” and called them “a rather s
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Trump says MAGA Inc. will pay for ads after taxpayer-funding backlash
President Donald Trump says he will use his own resources and money raised for MAGA Inc. to pay for pro-Trump television ads following bipartisan criticism ove…
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A judge just killed Trump's $20M taxpayer-funded ad campaign
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to pull TV ads funded by $20 million in taxpayer money — ads that even Senate Republicans said shouldn't be publicly funded. One spot was nearly identical to a 2024 Trump campaign ad, with only the funding disclaimer swapped out.
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Trump administration kept taxpayer-funded ads running after judge ordered them stopped, blames email delay
via - Democracy Docket — The Trump administration continued airing taxpayer-funded ads promoting President Donald Trump after a federal judge ordered the campaign halted, then told the court that an internal email delay was to blame. The post Trump administration kept taxpayer-funded ads running after judge ordered them stopped, blames email delay appeared first on Democracy Docket .
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Schumer: Judge halting Trump ads ‘only the beginning’
via The Hill News — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Sunday hailed the order from a federal judge blocking the Trump administration from using taxpayer money to pay for advertisements promoting his leadership and pledged it marked “only the beginning” of a legal battle over the controversial ads. “Taxpayer dollars are not Trump’s personal propaganda fund. This…
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Federal judge orders pro-Trump TV ads funded by taxpayers off air immediately
via NBC News Top Stories — A federal judge on Sunday ordered the Trump administration to stop airing ads funded by the U.S. government that portray President Donald Trump in a favorable light, effective immediately.
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GOP Senator Accused of Using Taxpayer Funds for Campaign Activities, Experts Say
A joint investigation by Kansas Reflector and MS NOW has uncovered evidence suggesting that Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) and his staff may have improperly used taxpayer-funded resources for his 2020 Senate campaign. The investigation reviewed audio, video, calendars, and over 200 text messages from Marshall's first Senate campaign. According to the findings, Marshall's chief of staff, Brent Robertson, instructed staff to label campaign trips as 'Official' to justify using public funds for travel and meals. For instance, Robertson booked a single official meeting in Chicago but directed staff to categorize the entire trip as official, allowing flights to be paid with public money. On a Dallas trip in October 2020, the campaign covered flights while taxpayers paid for a meal, despite only a Zoom meeting being listed as an official activity. Robertson also instructed staff to spend freely on meals, exceeding the GSA daily rate of $55 in Kansas at the time. Experts, including Craig Holman of Public Citizen, described the accounts as 'breathtaking and seemingly very damning.' Campaign finance lawyer Brett Kappel disputed Robertson's interpretation of the rules, stating that exceptions for using official resources on campaigns are narrow. The investigation also revealed an October 2020 all-staff Zoom call that included both congressional and campaign aides, using official calendars and equipment. During the call, Marshall discussed campaign-related topics such as sign shortages and voter concerns about healthcare. A former legislative director texted a colleague that he had objected to what he called 'illegal activity.' Marshall's campaign lawyer declined to comment on specific allegations but stated that the campaign complies with FEC and Senate ethics rules, blaming a 'disgruntled employee.' The Campaign Legal Center's Kedric Payne emphasized that the allegations warrant a credible explanation or a Senate Ethics investigation. Marshall is currently in a tight race with Democrat Adam Hamilton, and his campaign has faced other controversies, including allegations about his medical practice and a dispute with a bakery over unpaid cookies.
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Democrats sue US President Trump over taxpayer-funded ad campaign
via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — Trump has faced a bipartisan backlash over ads that critics say violate prohibitions on taxpayer-funded propaganda.
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White House Promotes Trump Ad Campaign Using Taxpayer Funds Despite Pledge to Cover Costs
The White House has begun airing a new advertisement promoting President Donald Trump at taxpayer expense, a move that comes just one day after the president pledged to cover the costs of such ads himself. The 60-second ad, which highlights the U.S. operation against Venezuela's former leader Nicolás Maduro, started airing early Tuesday, according to The New York Times. The ad features Trump alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and has already cost taxpayers over $10 million, with nearly $11.5 million in ad spending reported by midday Tuesday. Trump had promised on Monday evening to pay for the ads using funds from his super PAC, MAGA Inc., following criticism from members of both political parties. However, White House officials later clarified that the president's pledge only applied to future ads, not the ones already aired. The ad campaign, which is being funded through a $20 million contract with the Department of Homeland Security, has drawn scrutiny for potentially violating federal laws against using taxpayer money for 'publicity or propaganda purposes.' Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the move, stating that Trump must return the funds to the American people and that a full investigation into the 'gross waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars' is necessary. The White House has not indicated whether it will cancel any remaining ad spending or reimburse the government for the ads already aired. Most of the $7.2 million spent on the campaign was for an ad that reused material from Trump's 2024 campaign, portraying his critics as 'villains.' The ads are airing nationally on cable and network television, and Trump personally instructed his budget director to allocate taxpayer funds for the campaign. The White House has not provided further details on whether the super PAC will cover future ad costs or if the government will seek reimbursement for the already aired ads. This situation represents a significant reversal for Trump, who has previously refused to accept most limits on executive power, according to The New York Times. The controversy has intensified during a heated midterm election campaign, raising questions about the appropriate use of public funds for political promotion.
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Trump says he will stop using taxpayer funds for ads after bipartisan pushback
via BBC News — The ads, which tout Trump and his policies, could have violated US laws barring public government funds being spent on political advertising.
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Trump says Super Pac will pay for taxpayer-funded ads that sparked outcry
via US news | The Guardian — President’s U-turn comes after Democrats and Republicans condemned use of tax dollars for pro-Trump ads Donald Trump said on Monday he would pay for taxpayer-funded, pro-Trump ads “with money I raised for MAGA, Inc.”, a political action committee, after the television advertisements glorifying himself sparked a major backlash. In a social media post, Trump characterized the ads, which cost at least $1.5m in federal funds, as “a positive promotion for our Great U.S.A.” and called them “a rather s
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Trump says MAGA Inc. will pay for ads after taxpayer-funding backlash
President Donald Trump says he will use his own resources and money raised for MAGA Inc. to pay for pro-Trump television ads following bipartisan criticism ove…
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