Democrats, Watchdog Sue Trump Over $20M Taxpayer-Funded Ads

Democrats and Common Cause filed lawsuits against President Trump over a $20 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign, alleging it violates laws against political propaganda. The ads, which began airing in September and cost over $12 million, have drawn bipartisan backlash. A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 86% of Americans, including four in five Republicans, consider the use of public funds inappropriate. Trump has said future ads will not use taxpayer money but has not committed to repaying funds already spent.