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- U.S. President Donald Trump launched a $20 million TV ad campaign funded by the government.
- The Department of Homeland Security awarded the $20 million contract to marketing firm LMD Agency on Sept. 20, 2026.
- The White House Office of Budget and Management transferred the $20 million to Customs and Border Protection on Sept. 19, 2026.
- Former White House ethics attorney Richard Painter warned the ads could constitute an impeachable offense under anti-propaganda laws.