Public Citizen has asked broadcasters and federal regulators to halt government-funded television advertisements promoting President Donald Trump. In complaints announced Tuesday, the advocacy organization alleged that the spots violate restrictions on taxpayer-funded propaganda and political activity. Its requests include action by the FCC and FTC, as well as separate complaints to federal oversight agencies.
The White House has defended the advertisements as public-service messages, CNN reports, and denied that they are campaign ads. The dispute puts broadcasters’ advertising decisions and political-ad records under scrutiny. The complaints represent allegations and requests for investigation, not findings that a regulator or court has ruled the spots unlawful.
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