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Are Trump's US government funded ads illegal? President Trump has faced criticism after fronting television ads paid for by the US government. There are laws against federal funds being used in the US for political advertising. The White House has said they are public service announcements, rather than publicity or propaganda. BBC Verify's Jake Horton examined the ads and spoke to legal experts about their legality. Produced by Krystal Campos. Graphics by Sally Nicholls. Related topics - Donald TrumpUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage. - US politicsUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage. - US midterm elections 2026Updates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage. - United StatesUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.
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