After taxpayer-funded ads glorifying Trump sparked backlash, he says his super PAC will pay insteadIn a post on his social media site, President Donald Trump defended the ads, which cost at least $1.5 million in federal funds and have drawn intense criticism.PBS News2d agoWhole story →GovernmentCulturetrump ad funding controversy
Trump says he will stop using taxpayer funds for ads after bipartisan pushbackThe ads, which tout Trump and his policies, could have violated US laws barring public government funds being spent on political advertising.BBC News3d agoWhole story →Governmenttrump ad funding controversy
After bipartisan criticism, Trump says taxpayers’ dollars will no longer be used for TV ads promoting himThe president said the ads, which the White House has defended, will be funded by him and his super PAC, MAGA Inc.NBC News3d agoWhole story →Governmenttrump ad funding controversy
Trump Vows to Pay for Ads Praising Him With Personal, PAC FundsPresident Donald Trump pledged to pay for video ads with his personal funds — and money from his super political action committee — following ethical concerns about the messages that are running at taxpayer expense.Bloomberg3d agoWhole story →Governmenttrump ad funding controversy
Trump’s ads have cost taxpayers at least $2.5 million, with funding from Customs and Border ProtectionMillions of taxpayer dollars have already been spent on President Donald Trump’s hagiographic ads, according to estimates by a leading political ad-tracking firm. And a total of $20 million has been allocated for the effort, which watchdog groups have deemed illegal.Cable News Network9d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyDonald Trumptrump ad funding controversy
John Thune Says No Taxpayer Money For Trump AdsSome lawmakers slammed the administration for funding the ads while living costs rise and Trump’s war in Iran drags on.HuffPost10d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityJohn Thunetrump ad funding controversy
