JUDGE HALTS Trump’s $20 MILLION TV Ad Campaign! Taxpayer Money Sparks Legal Battle
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A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt remaining government-funded television advertisements featuring President Donald Trump, triggering a major legal and political controversy ahead of the November 3, 2026, midterm elections.
The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon on October 11, temporarily restricts the administration from continuing the challenged advertising campaign. The Department of Homeland Security allocated approximately $20 million in taxpayer funds for the advertisements, which critics allege promoted Trump's political…
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