Public Citizen said the rule doesn’t apply because Trump is not a candidate and that broadcasters should avoid airing ads that violate federal law:. That is exactly the nature of Trump’s recent campaign ads that began airing on September 23, 2026.
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Trump ads paid for by US government allegedly violate anti-propaganda laws
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