DNC Sues Trump Administration Alleging Illegal Propaganda Campaign
The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, accusing it of using taxpayer funding to craft political advertisements ahead of November's midterm elections. The post DNC Sues Trump Administration Alleging Illegal Propaganda Campaign appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- The DNC sued the Trump administration, alleging the use of taxpayer funds for political advertisements before the midterm elections.
- The lawsuit claims millions were spent on government propaganda, with President Trump allegedly directing the ads.
- The White House has defended the advertisements as public service announcements about federal policies.
- The DNC cites a Congressional ban on using appropriated funds for propaganda purposes.
- The administration reportedly shifted $20 million to fund these ads, carried out by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
- Trump had previously stated he would pay for future ads using his super PAC.
- The DNC chair called the ads a 'last-ditch attempt' to help Republicans.
- This lawsuit follows another legal challenge from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW regarding their White House press access ban.