The Charges as Filed

“The DNC’s lawsuit accuses President Trump of personally directing this illegal, blatant violation of the statutory ban on the use of taxpayer dollars for political propaganda, and directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to carry out this partisan advertising campaign. The illegal use of government funds for campaign-style ads is a clear violation of the Congressional ban on the use of appropriated funds for ‘publicity or propaganda purposes,’and allows Republican campaigns and committees to spend on other political activities.

“Trump is illegally using funds that were transferred to an account for commemorative events — including memorials for Americans killed in the line of duty and commendation ceremonies — to attempt to boost his dismal approval numbers. Even Republicans are admitting that the more Trump centers himself in the midterms, the worse Republican polling gets,” the DNC said. [Senate Majority Leader John Thune is the highest ranking Republican critic – AutoCrat]