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Trump says Super Pac will pay for taxpayer-funded ads that sparked outcry
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Donald Trump announced he would reimburse taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads using funds from his political action committee, MAGA, Inc., which has raised over $400 million by July.
- The ads, costing at least $1.5 million in federal funds, faced bipartisan backlash and were criticized as illegal political propaganda by Democrats and legal experts.
- The White House confirmed future ads would be paid for by MAGA, Inc., but did not clarify how reimbursement for already aired ads would occur or how spending would be verified.
- Congressional Democrats have called for investigations into the use of taxpayer money for these ads, citing potential violations of federal laws against using appropriated funds for publicity or partisan activities.
- The ads featured Trump promoting his achievements and campaign themes, ending with the message "Paid for by the US government," sparking controversy over the appropriate use of public funds.
