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Trump to pay for TV ads after criticism over taxpayer funding

Ethics experts and lawmakers from both parties ⁠have criticized the three nationally broadcast ads, which celebrate a "golden age of America."

Sources (2)+1 copy· Oct 5, 11:04 PM to Oct 6, 7:37 PM

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Erie Times-News· Oct 5, 11:04 PMTrump to pay for TV ads after criticism over taxpayer fundingAlso ran in York Daily Record
CBS News· Oct 6, 7:37 PMTrump says he'll start paying for ads after pushback over taxpayer funding

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