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Trump Doesn't Commit to Repaying Federal Funds Already Spent on Controversial Ads
White House officials said MAGA Inc. will cover future spots, but more than $10 million already spent will not be reimbursed.
- The White House confirmed President Donald Trump will not reimburse the federal government for the $20 million already spent on controversial ads, though future spots will be financed by MAGA Inc.
- Nearly $12 million worth of ads have already aired according to AdImpact as part of the $20 million the Homeland Security Department allocated, with critics arguing the spots resemble partisan campaign advertising.
- Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer slammed the administration on Tuesday, demanding an investigation into "gross waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars," while legal experts suggest the ads may violate federal statutes against "publicity or propaganda."
- Trump posted on Truth Social Monday calling the ads "positive promotion for our Great U.S.A." while promising to pay for future spots with money raised for MAGA Inc; he told reporters Tuesday they were "really good."
- Senate Republicans blocked an effort to pass a resolution condemning the taxpayer-funded ads, while the White House continues defending the campaign as a reminder for Americans to love their country.
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Le Journal de Montreal
Le Journal de MontrealDonald Trump does not intend to repay the public money paid out to finance advertisements.
·Montreal, Canada
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White House Says Trump Wasn't Promising Taxpayer Reimbursement for Ads
·New York, United States
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