Trump administration ordered to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads

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A federal judge ordered President Trump to cancel taxpayer-funded TV commercials promoting his political message.
The judge granted a temporary restraining order, siding with a coalition that challenged the ads as an illegal misuse of funds.
The Department of Homeland Security used $20 million in taxpayer money for the ads, which legal experts suggested violated federal statutes.
The White House defended the ads as public service announcements, but critics noted they glorified Trump and echoed his political messaging.
Amid backlash, Trump stated he would pay for the ads from his political fundraising, though there were no immediate plans to reimburse the government for money already spent.
An artist also sent a cease-and-desist letter, demanding the administration stop using his song in one of the ads.

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