# Trump Funds Ads Under Law

> Trump’s ads violate federal law by using tax money for political propaganda.
- Title: Trump Funds Ads Under Law · Mother Jones | Shortify
- Summary: Trump’s ads violate federal law by using tax money for political propaganda. Trump’s government-funded ads violate federal law by using tax money for…
- Keywords: trump, dnc, common cause, federal law, political propaganda, homeland security, maga inc, Funds, Ads, Under, Law, Mother Jones
- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/youre-funding-trumps-new-ads
- Author: Russ Choma
- Published: 2026-10-09T13:26:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, dnc, common cause, federal law, political propaganda, homeland security, maga inc
## Trump Promises Tax Money Stop
Trump promised to stop using taxpayer money for campaign-style ads before midterms.
## DNC Files Lawsuit
The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration to stop government-funded political ads.
## Ads Violate Federal Law
The ads violate federal law by using tax money for political propaganda.
## Ads Funded by DHS
The ads were funded by a $20 million appropriation to the Department of Homeland Security.
## Ads Target Base
The ads offer promises to protect from communism and border wall construction.
## Trump Wavers on Funding
Trump initially called ads public service but later said his super-PAC would fund future ads.
## Congress Oversight Needed
Congress must ensure tax dollars aren't used for political propaganda.
## Key takeaway

Trump’s government-funded ads violate federal law by using tax money for political propaganda.