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- U.S. President Donald Trump aired a taxpayer-funded 30-second TV ad pledging to defeat communism, socialism and Marxism.
- The ad cost $430,000, with total spending possibly higher if networks classified it as political.
- It used JMSN’s song “Love Me” without the artist’s authorization.
- Group Public Citizen filed a complaint with the GAO and Office of Special Counsel alleging illegal use of taxpayer dollars.