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Trump administration ordered to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads

The Department of Homeland Security tapped $20 million in taxpayer money for the ads, which the White House has defended as public service announcements.

  • Judge Jennifer L. Rochon ordered cancellation of taxpayer-funded TV ads.
  • Ads promoted Trump's political message, deemed illegal misuse of funds.
  • White House defended ads as standard public service announcements.

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