The Democratic National Committee filed a lawsuit in federal court in Washington, DC, alleging that the Trump administration illegally used taxpayer money to fund advertisements that promote the president’s personal brand. The suit contends that the ads, which include a version of a spot first aired during the 2024 presidential campaign, constitute unlawful government-sponsored propaganda. According to data from the media monitoring firm AdImpact, the advertisements have already cost more than $12 million in public funds. The lawsuit seeks a court order to halt further spending of this nature.