{
  "id": 9860354,
  "title": "White House claims pro-Trump ad it paid Fox to air was ‘public service announcement’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/white-house-claims-pro-trump-ad-it-paid-fox-to-air-was-public-service-9860354",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T23:02:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Business",
    "slug": "guardian-business",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/25/white-house-pro-trump-ad-fox"
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  "summary": "The White House has defended its decision to utilize taxpayer funds for a pro-Trump ad aired on Fox News, categorizing it as a routine \"public service announcement\" similar to those produced by past administrations. This stance comes amid criticism from some Democrats who allege the ad may constitute illegal government propaganda, potentially influencing the upcoming midterm elections. The White House press office detailed the ad's content, which includes audio of former President Trump urging voters to aid in \"defeating communism\" and a brief video summary of his second term.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "White House claims pro-Trump ad it paid Fox to air was ‘public service announcement’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/white-house-claims-pro-trump-ad-it-paid-fox-to-air-was-public-service",
        "published": "2026-09-25T23:02:35.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}