Trump says he will pay for TV ads after pushback over taxpayer funding close to election
SPY•Donald Trump said he would pay for television ads himself or with money raised by the MAGA political committee after criticism of taxpayer-funded ads airing shortly before November’s congressional elections.
1. Trump addresses ad funding
Trump said on Monday that the television ads would no longer be funded by taxpayers, though he considered them “a positive promotion for our Great U.S.A” and would pay for them himself or with money raised from the MAGA political committee.
2. Ads draw criticism
Ethics experts and lawmakers from both parties criticized three nationally broadcast ads celebrating what they call a “golden age of America.” Lawmakers questioned whether public funds were being used to promote Trump politically, while other critics said the spots may violate restrictions on government propaganda and political activity.
