Trump Says Political Group Will Pay for Taxpayer-Funded Ads
Trump said his political action committee would pay for television ads. The group is MAGA Inc.
The ads promote Trump and had been paid for with taxpayer money. He said this on Oct.
5 after backlash over the ads. The White House had not confirmed any repayment for ads already aired.
Vice President JD Vance defended the ads. The Associated Press reported criticism from both political parties.
The New York Times reported that Trump personally instructed his budget director. The order was to use taxpayer money for ads praising him.
The Washington Post said the budget office moved $20 million. The Post said this happened on Sept.
19. The money went to a Department of Homeland Security budget line. The department awarded a $20 million media contract the next day.
Key Terms 2
- Political action committee A group that raises and spends money to support political goals or leaders.
- Department of Homeland Security A US government agency that handles border security and public safety.