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Democrats sue Trump administration over ad

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The Democratic National Committee has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration for using taxpayer money in political television ads, which they say violates a ban on government-funded propaganda.
Trump personally oversaw the process; a ban on such expenses is required.

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Democrats accuse the Trump administration of illegally using public funds for political advertising, which is prohibited by US law. Trump previously announced an upcoming call to Putin and his role in ending the conflicts.

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The US Democratic National Committee has filed a lawsuit against the administration of US President Donald Trump over television advertising. RIA Novosti writes about this with reference to court documents.

According to the lawsuit, the Trump administration used taxpayer money for political advertising, which violates the prohibition on the use of government funds for advertising or propaganda purposes.

It is also noted that Trump personally supervised this process. Democrats are demanding that the US presidential administration be prohibited from using budget funds for propaganda.

Earlier, Trump said that he would soon call Russian President Vladimir Putin. The head of the White House also said that he had “finished eight wars and another one is on the way.” In addition, he suggested that he was able to prevent the "total destruction of the world" and could "do whatever he wants."

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The court may issue a preliminary ruling banning the use of public funds in political advertising by the Trump administration
Possible · Within weeks

Open Questions

What exactly were the means used for advertising?
What damage, according to the plaintiffs, was caused to the budget?
When will the first court hearing on the claim take place?