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Trump says taxpayers will no longer fund ads touting administration

US President Donald Trump said Monday that taxpayer funds will no longer be used for television ads featuring him, which he claimed were a "standard thing to do," and said the cost will instead be borne by his super PAC.

DW Top Stories1 source1 min readFiled October 6, 2026

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