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DNC Sues Trump Over Taxpayer Ads
DNC sues Trump administration for taxpayer-funded political ads violating propaganda laws.
In brief
DNC sues Trump administration for taxpayer-funded political ads violating propaganda laws. Democratic National Committee sued Trump's administration for ads using federal funds that they claim violate propaganda laws. Originally reported by ABC7 Los Angeles.
DNC Files Lawsuit
Democratic National Committee sued Trump administration for taxpayer-funded political ads violating propaganda laws.
Ads Cost $12m
The ads cost more than $12 million to run and tapped $20 million in Homeland Security funding.
Trump Defends Ads
Trump called the ads 'positive promotion for our Great U.S.A.' and said he'd pay with MAGA Inc. super PAC.
New Ad Airing
The fifth ad aired with notice 'paid for by the U.S. Government' promoting Trump's military actions in Venezuela.
DNC Chair Statement
DNC Chair Ken Martin said Trump misuses taxpayer dollars in a last-ditch attempt to save Republicans in November.
Legal Concerns
Legal experts say the ads violate federal statute against using congressionally appropriated money for propaganda.
The bottom line
Democratic National Committee sued Trump's administration for ads using federal funds that they claim violate propaganda laws.
