Trump stops using taxpayer money for midterm campaign ads
Trump agreed to end taxpayer-funded ads promoting himself after Democrats and Republicans condemned the practice.
Donald Trump announced he will no longer spend public money on political advertising for November's midterm elections after facing bipartisan backlash. Television ads paid for by US government funds had been airing in primetime slots, featuring Trump discussing a "final battle" for America and calling to "demolish the deep state."
Democrats called the ads propaganda akin to North Korea; Republican senator John Kennedy said no public official should spend taxpayer money on personal promotion. Trump's super PAC, MAGA Inc, will now pay for the ads instead.
The group had more than US$415 million in cash available as of late August. Trump made the announcement while rallying in Nebraska, a state where Republicans face an unexpected challenge.
- At least 13
- Ads discovered
- November 3
- Election date
- US$415 million
- MAGA Inc funds
- MAGA Inc
- Super PAC
Why it mattersThe reversal signals limits to how far presidents can push public resources for self-promotion; it affects campaign spending patterns weeks before election day.
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