Trump Says Super PAC Will Pay for Self-Promotional Ads After Taxpayer Fund Backlash

President Trump announced he would stop using taxpayer funds for television ads glorifying himself and instead use his super PAC, MAGA Inc., to cover costs. The ads, which cost at least $1.5 million in federal funds, sparked bipartisan criticism and were defended by Trump as 'positive promotion for our Great U.S.A.' He blamed the 'Radical Left' for the backlash. Legal experts noted the ads may violate federal laws against using appropriated funds for propaganda and partisan political activity. Trump provided no details on reimbursing taxpayers for ads already aired and did not commit to repaying the $1.5 million already spent. The White House did not clarify how political funds would be used for future advertising.

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