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DNC sues the Trump administration over taxpayer-funded ads
The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration in federal court in Washington, alleging that $20 million in Homeland Security funds went to TV ads that amount to illegal government propaganda ahead of the midterms. It asks the court to declare the ads illegal and stop federal money from paying for them.
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How each side sees it
The DNC saysChair Ken Martin says the president is misusing taxpayer money on propaganda ads; the suit cites a federal ban on using appropriated funds for "publicity or propaganda."
The White House saysThe White House calls the ads public service announcements like those past administrations ran; President Trump called them "positive promotion for our Great U.S.A." and says his super PAC will pay for them going forward.
Sources
- AP via PBS NewsHour: DNC files lawsuit alleging Trump's taxpayer-funded ads are illegal propaganda
- Fox News: DNC lawsuit accuses Trump administration of diverting $20M in federal funds for 'propaganda' ads
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