A court in the USA forbade spending $20 million of budget funds on Trump's advertising

EconomicsBy: Редакція ФінансистOctober 28, 20262 min read

The court suspended the financing of the advertising campaign

Federal Judge Alihan ordered U.S. officials to immediately stop preparing and airing ads that the administration planned to target $20 million from taxpayer funds. The restriction involves taking the necessary measures to stop the distribution of advertising materials.

According to Bloomberg, the injunction will be in effect for at least the next two weeks. This is another court decision that limits the use of budget funds for the Trump administration's advertising campaign.

Democrats consider advertising political propaganda

The basis for the review was a lawsuit by the National Committee of the Democratic Party of the USA. The plaintiffs argue that the ad effectively supports Republicans in the race for congressional seats ahead of the midterm elections.

According to Democrats, the use of public funding for such advertising gives Republican candidates an additional advantage, because it allows them to direct their own funds to other campaign needs.

The judge agreed that the plaintiffs have good grounds for challenging the administration's actions. At the same time, the final legal assessment will depend on the further consideration of the case.

New York has also limited advertising spending

The decision in Washington was a continuation of court restrictions on campaign finance. Earlier, a court in New York decided to prohibit the use of public funds for relevant advertising until November 15, i.e. already after the midterm elections.

The lawsuits center on whether the administration can use budget money for materials that the plaintiffs say have a political effect in favor of the president's party.

Trump promised to finance the next ad with his own money

After criticism about the use of taxpayer money, Donald Trump said that the next commercials will be paid for with his personal funds and the finances of his political committee.

However, the president limited this promise to future advertising materials and refused to reimburse the costs of commercials that had already aired.

The situation unfolds against the background of active preparations for the midterm elections in the United States, when the financing of political campaigns and the use of public resources are under increased scrutiny.

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