Trump Doesn't Commit to Repaying Federal Funds Already Spent on Controversial Ads
White House officials said the promise covers only future spots, while more than $10 million in taxpayer money has already been spent.
- 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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Donald Trump has no intention of returning the money for the controversial advertisement, despite the reactions of the Democrats. The US president has no intention of returning to the state coffers the money spent on the advertising message - which, as his Democratic opponents complain, violated strict American laws on political financing -, the White House made clear yesterday Tuesday.
Donald Trump is using around 18 million euros from the Homeland Security Department's budget for election advertising. According to criticism, the US President is rowing back. However, the costs for already broadcast spots must be borne by US tax payers.
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