Donald Trump administration airs controversial campaign video using government funds

On September 27, 2026, an advertising spot featuring U.S. President Donald Trump was broadcast during NFL games on the Fox network. The 30-second video, titled "Final Battle," was originally used in his 2024 presidential campaign, but it now includes the disclaimer "Paid for by the U.S. Government." The footage features Trump walking down a hallway while voiceovers of his past speeches attack "warmongers," "globalists," "communists," and "Marxists," promising to remove the current political establishment and "fake news media.

The use of public funds for this broadcast has triggered intense criticism from the political opposition, who have labeled the action as illegal propaganda occurring just weeks before the critical midterm elections. While the same video was shared on Truth Social in 2023, that version was funded by campaign resources. According to the monitoring firm AdImpact, at least three different government-funded advertisements have been identified recently. Neither the White House nor the administration has provided further clarification on the intent or the legal basis for utilizing taxpayer money for content that echoes previous campaign messaging.