DNC lawsuit accuses Trump administration of diverting $20M in federal funds for 'propaganda' ads

The Democratic National Committee is suing the Trump administration, alleging it illegally diverted $20 million in federal funds to produce and broadcast partisan political advertisements.

The ad campaign was designed to boost Republican prospects in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections and shore up President Donald Trump’s approval ratings, a move the DNC argues constitutes unlawful "publicity or propaganda," the lawsuit states.

The lawsuit claims President Donald Trump personally directed the campaign...