By September 29, 2026, a former White House ethics lawyer stated that Trump's government-funded political ads could constitute grounds for impeachment, as the administration spent at least $1.7 million airing three pro-Trump television spots described as "unapologetically patriotic" public service announcements.
On September 27–28, 2026, lawmakers from both parties questioned TV ads featuring President Trump funded by taxpayer money, with critics calling them "propaganda" and potential violations of restrictions on government publicity ahead of midterm elections. The White House defended them as "public service announcements."