Donald Trump is being sued over ‘Love Me’ ad worth more than $20 million, lawsuit says

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Donald Trump faces a federal lawsuit accusing his administration of using taxpayer money for political ads.

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October 8, 2026, updated 2:39 am ET

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chairman donald trump He has been hit with an explosive federal lawsuit accusing him of using millions of taxpayer dollars to finance a nationwide television campaign to promote himself ahead of the November midterm elections. Ok! Can reveal.

According to court documents obtained by Ok!, The Democratic National Committee filed a 31-page complaint in Washington, DC, on October 7, accusing Trump and his administration of illegally misusing $20 million in federal funds for what Democrats describe as partisan campaign funding.

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Donald Trump accused of personally ordering $20M ad blitz

The image comes after Democrats alleged that Donald Trump personally directed a $20 million taxpayer-funded advertising campaign.
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Democrats alleged that Donald Trump personally directed a $20 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign.

The lawsuit names Trump, the White House Office of Management and Budget, and the Department of Homeland Security as defendants. The complaint alleges that Trump personally instructed the budget director juice watt Securing funding for advertisements.

According to the filing, federal officials later allocated $20 million from U.S. Customs and Border Protection funds originally designated for government purposes, including border security commemorations.

Democrats claim the ads violate federal restrictions that prevent taxpayer money from being used for campaigning or advertising.

“The partisan purpose of the campaign ads is beyond doubt,” the lawsuit says.

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‘Love Me’ ad sparks outrage

Image from lawsuit claiming Donald Trump ads aired on major networks ahead of the midterm elections.
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The lawsuit claims Donald Trump’s ads aired on major networks ahead of the midterm elections.

The ads reportedly aired on major networks including ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, Fox News and Newsmax, reaching audiences during the NFL. game, good morning america, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, And dancing with the stars.

Among the highlighted commercials is a television spot dated September 23 titled “The Country He Loves”, which was dubbed the “Love Me Ad” because it allegedly featured unauthorized use of musician JMSN’s song. The ad also reportedly featured photos of Trump with proclamations about defeating communism and socialism.

Another ad, titled “Final Battle”, reportedly features recycled footage and narration from Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. The lawsuit claims that the primary difference was that the new version ended with a disclosure stating that it was “paid for by the U.S. Government.”

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Democrats claim, spending continues despite Donald Trump’s promise

The image of Democrats claiming that government-funded ads continued to air after Donald Trump promised to transfer funding to his super PAC.
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Democrats claimed government-funded ads continued to air even after Donald Trump promised to transfer funding to his super PAC.

Democrats also identified additional ads titled god created trump, King of the Jungle, And resilience Among at least 13 campaign-style videos.

In another explosive allegation, Democrats claim that taxpayer-funded ads continued to air after Trump announced on October 5 that his MAGA Inc. The super PAC will finance future broadcasts.

According to the complaint, an advertisement was aired during this period. dancing with the stars on October 6, while the second came out Fox and Friends Next morning. Both reportedly maintained disclosures of government funding. The lawsuit claims at least $100,000 in public funds were spent after Trump’s announcement.

Federal judge asked to stop campaign

The White House image defended controversial advertisements as public service announcements.
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The White House defended the controversial ads as public service announcements.

According to the filing, Trump also indicated that previously spent government funds would not be reimbursed. The DNC is seeking a court order to declare the spending illegal and block taxpayer-funded advertising.

Democrats argue that the campaign unfairly benefits Republican candidates by preserving private political money for competitive congressional races.

The White House has defended the ads as public service announcements promoting American achievements. The allegations are unproven, and the court has not ruled on the merits of the lawsuit.

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