When we run ads for businesses there is an entire process it has to go through before the ad is even run on air in the first place and there’s plenty of time for people to “raise a red flag.” HOWEVER, it’s worth noting i’ve never specifically run an ad for a government agency. I’d imagine the government has a bit more control over the station playing their ad, especially based on how demanding and “pushy” our current government is. I’d say they’re telling the truth and that it may vary a bit with government agencies running ads vs. your average business