# Trump says taxpayers will no longer fund controversial TV ads

https://mins.news/en/item/87285

- DW, 2026-10-06 02:32 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/trump-says-taxpayers-will-no-longer-fund-controversial-tv-ads-after-backlash/a-79557317?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Donald Trump said television ads featuring him will no longer be paid for with taxpayer funds, with his MAGA Inc. super PAC set to cover future costs. At least $1.5 million in federal money funded ads promoting his policies, drawing criticism from lawmakers and ethics experts in both parties. Trump has not said whether taxpayers will be reimbursed for ads already aired.

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