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Trump says he will pay for campaign-style ads himself after backlash over taxpayer-funded effort | CNN Politics

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Trump reverses course on taxpayer-funded campaign ads after bipartisan backlash

President Trump announced his super PAC will pay for promotional television ads after widespread criticism from both parties over using $20 million in taxpayer funds for campaign-style advertisements glorifying himself.

Oct 5, 2026·6 sourcesTrump administrationPolitical advertisingU.S. domestic politicsCampaign financeGovernment spending
Trump reverses course on taxpayer-funded campaign ads after bipartisan backlash
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