Trump administration airs government-funded television ads promoting president

The Trump administration used government money to make and broadcast television advertisements in 2026. The ads featured President Trump and promoted his work in office. They aired on networks including CBS before the November midterm elections. Several lawmakers said the ads broke federal law. That law bans using public funds for political advertising. Democrats pointed to a specific section of a 2026 spending law as the rule that was violated. At least one Republican joined Democrats in calling for the ads to be taken off air. The White House said the ads were public service announcements, not political content. Senator Jackie Rosen introduced a bill to stop the president and vice president from appearing in taxpayer-funded television ads.