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Trump taxpayer-funded ads draw lawsuits and continue after court-ordered cancellation
The DNC and Common Cause sued over television ads promoting Trump, alleging illegal government propaganda and misuse of DHS funds. A federal judge ordered the remaining ads taken down, but they continued airing; NPR estimates nearly $22 million in taxpayer spending.
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The Department of Homeland Security committed USD 20 million to the Trump advertising campaign.