WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- A United States (US) federal judge on Sunday ordered the Trump administration to immediately halt any remaining taxpayer-funded television ads promoting President Donald Trump, including those scheduled to air later that evening, Xinhua reported.
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- The ruling came as the Trump administration said its advertising campaign, which had cost approximately US$19 million in taxpayer funds, was set to end Sunday.
- The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Wednesday sued the Trump administration over what it described as campaign-style television advertisements, accusing the administration of using taxpayer funds in violation of federal laws.
- In late September, advertisements began to appear on broadcast television, touting Trump and his midterm messaging, including one which is virtually identical to a 2024 campaign ad, according to the complaint.
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