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White House posts 6 Trump videos after court blocks TV ads
White House releases 6 Trump videos on social media within 24 hours of court blocking taxpayer-funded TV ads.
In brief
White House releases 6 Trump videos on social media within 24 hours of court blocking taxpayer-funded TV ads. White House published six Trump videos on social media after a federal court blocked the administration from using taxpayer funds for TV advertisements promoting the president ahead of November 2026 elections…
White House posts 6 Trump videos
The White House published six videos featuring US President Donald Trump on YouTube and Truth Social within 24 hours.
Court blocked TV ads
A federal judge in New York ordered the Trump administration to stop airing taxpayer-funded TV advertisements promoting the president.
Ads funded by DHS
The advertisements were funded through a $20 million advertising purchase by the Department of Homeland Security.
Ads cost $12m
According to media tracking firm AdImpact, the advertisements had cost taxpayers more than $12 million.
Court order details
US District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from using federal funds for 14 days.
Plaintiffs in lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed by government watchdog group Common Cause, Democratic candidate Robert Hunter, Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ and its political action committee.
Plaintiffs' argument
The plaintiffs argued that the administration was using public money to promote Trump and advance his political interests before the November 2026 midterm elections.
White House defense
The White House defended the advertisements as public service announcements similar to those used by previous administrations.
Critics' view
Critics argued that the videos focus heavily on Trump and do not primarily help citizens access specific government services.
Videos released
The videos were published on Monday and did not include descriptions identifying who paid for or produced them.
Video content
One video features footage of Trump delivering speeches with a voiceover quoting Theodore Roosevelt’s 1910 speech.
Video content
Another video warns that people who steal from the American public will go to prison.
Video content
The longest video runs for nearly 90 seconds and features White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.
Legal challenges
The administration faces legal challenges over its use of public money for advertisements that critics say promote Trump and his political agenda.
At a glance
White House published six Trump videos on social media after a federal court blocked the administration from using taxpayer funds for TV advertisements promoting the president ahead of November 2026 elections.
