# 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.
- Title: White House posts 6 Trump videos after court blocks TV ads
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: white house, trump, us president, federal court, taxpayer funds, tv ads, midterm elections, political messaging, social media, youtube, truth social, executive order
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/world-news/us-news/why-white-house-ran-6-trump-videos-on-social-media-hours-after-court-blocked-tv-ads/4360605
- Author: Anjana PV
- Published: 2026-10-13T17:33:49+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: white house, trump, us president, federal court, taxpayer funds, tv ads, midterm elections, political messaging, social media, youtube, truth social, executive order
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.