It’s Donald Trump as he wants America to see him. This is the president as a relentless, square-jawed strongman, in unambiguous monochrome, in a video featuring an echoing voice track in which he vows “a final battle” against communists, the deep state and “fake news” media. But the most provocative aspect of the 30-second spot that aired during NFL broadcasts Sunday is the tagline: “Paid for by the U.S. Government.” This raises key questions. Is the video, similar to one Trump posted on social media during his 2024 campaign, a legitimate use of public money, in what the White House...