| Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ad Violates the Hatch Act A television ad boosting the image of President Donald Trump, which was paid for by government funds, violates laws prohibiting the use of government resources for propaganda, the Hatch Act, and other related laws, according to a complaint filed today by Public Citizen. The complaint, sent to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, takes issue with ads airing in two media markets that include a disclaimer: 'Paid for by the U.S. government.' Both markets airing the ad contain key districts in the upcoming midterm elections. |
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