New Trump-focused "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers hits airwaves

September 24, 2026 / 7:01 PM EDT / CBS News

New Trump-focused "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers hits airwaves

TL;DR

  • A new ad campaign glorifying President Trump, paid for by American taxpayers, is airing on national cable and networks.
  • The ads feature Mr. Trump vowing to defeat communism and touting his administration's accomplishments, with commentary from UFC CEO Dana White.
  • The musician JMSN stated his song "Love Me" was used without his authorization for political purposes.
  • The White House has classified the ads as "public service announcements" and denied they are political.
  • Democratic lawmakers have expressed concerns about the use of taxpayer dollars for what they deem propaganda and have demanded the ads be pulled.
  • Campaign finance experts suggest the ads may not violate election law but acknowledge questions about propaganda prohibitions.
  • One Democratic senator is proposing an amendment to ban political ads featuring cabinet members paid for with tax dollars.