Maryland Democratic lawmakers, led by Steny Hoyer, wrote to the White House on Tuesday urging that a television advertisement paid for with public funds be taken off the air. The ad, which appears to celebrate the Trump administration, has drawn criticism for using taxpayer money to praise a former president.
The lawmakers’ letter specifically requests that the White House act to remove the ad, citing concerns over the use of public money for partisan messaging. The request was sent from Washington, D.C., and reflects the lawmakers' stance that government-funded advertising should not endorse a specific political figure.