Trump says he will stop using taxpayer funds for ads after bipartisan pushback
The ads, which tout Trump and his policies, could have violated US laws barring public government funds being spent on political advertising.
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""The Radical Left is upset with the fact that I am taking Ads, which I consider to be a positive promotion for our Great U.S.A., and paying for them with U.S.A. money.""
— Donald Trump , Politician
""I like the message ... it shouldn't be paid for with taxpayer dollars.""
— John Thune , Politician
""I don't think any public official, including President Trump or Kristi Noem or John Kennedy, should spend public money on private ads for themselves.""
— John Kennedy , Politician
""It is the sense of the Senate that the advertisements promoting President Donald Trump that aired in September 2026, which included the direct language 'paid for by the U.S. Government,' should not be paid for by the United States government.""
— Maggie Hassan , Politician
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Republican Senator from Louisiana questioning DHS spending.
Republican Senator from South Dakota.
U.S. Senator from New Hampshire advocating for health issues.
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