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Federal Judge Orders Trump to Stop Airing Ads Paid for by Taxpayers

NBC News Politics·October 12, 2026·1 min read
Federal Judge Orders Trump to Stop Airing Ads Paid for by Taxpayers

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Sunday to immediately stop airing taxpayer-funded ads that promote President Donald Trump and mirror his old campaign ads. Plaintiffs argued the White House exceeded congressional authorization and violated restrictions on publicity and propaganda. NBC's Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.

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