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The Washington Post reported that the administration is using public funds to create election television ads.
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A U.S. district court has ruled that President Donald Trump's administration must immediately stop airing television ads produced with taxpayer funds.
The court ordered the defendants to cancel or cause to be canceled any airing slots, placements, bookings or arrangements to display the disputed advertisements, including those scheduled for October 11, 2026.
WASHINGTON, October 12 - RIA Novosti. A U.S. district court has ruled that President Donald Trump's administration must immediately stop airing television ads produced with taxpayer funds, according to court documents obtained by RIA Novosti.
"Defendants must cancel or cause to be canceled any airing slots, placements, bookings or arrangements for the display or distribution of the disputed advertisements, including those scheduled for the evening of October 11, 2026," the Southern District of New York court said in its ruling.
Earlier, the Washington Post, citing data on federal spending, reported that the American administration is using funds allocated for budget needs to create election-style television advertising.
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The Trump administration will appeal the court's decision to the highest court
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