A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s recent ad campaign featuring the president is likely illegal and must be halted immediately, even for ads scheduled to air later in the day. The decision comes despite the administration’s claim that the campaign was set to conclude on Sunday, suggesting the judge found the ads violated legal standards regardless. Legal experts will now weigh whether the ruling sets a precedent for future political messaging under similar circumstances. The case raises questions about the boundaries of government-funded communications in election-related contexts.
A federal judge on Sunday told the Trump administration its new ads featuring the president are likely unlawful and must stop — including any set to be aired later in the day. The administration had indicated the ad campaign is set to end on Sunday, so there was no need for the judge to intervene. In...
