From Malay Mail · · 1m 10s
US judge orders Trump to cancel US$20m in taxpayer-funded ads
US judge orders Trump to cancel $20m taxpayer-funded political ads.
In brief
US judge orders Trump to cancel $20m taxpayer-funded political ads. US federal judge ordered Trump to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads promoting himself ahead of midterm elections. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
US judge orders Trump to cancel ads
US federal judge ordered Trump to cancel taxpayer-funded television advertisements promoting himself ahead of crucial midterm elections.
Trump administration used $20m from DHS
Trump administration used us$20 million from department of homeland security funds to pay for pro-trump ads.
Judge issues 14-day restraining order
US district judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing ads from being created or aired for 14 days.
Plaintiffs cite legal concerns
Plaintiffs argued the ads exceed congress-approved purposes and violate restrictions on political propaganda.
White House calls ads public service
White House defended the ads as public service announcements despite criticism from both political parties.
Trump claims he will pay for ads
Trump said he and his campaign would pay for the ads but White House clarified the post did not refer to reimbursement.
What it means
US federal judge ordered Trump to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads promoting himself ahead of midterm elections.
