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Trump says super PAC will cover ads after taxpayer-funding backlash
Original: After taxpayer-funded ads glorifying Trump sparked backlash, he says his super PAC will pay instead
Publicly funded advertisements widely criticized as glorifying President Trump have drawn a backlash, and Trump has now responded by saying his super PAC will pay for the ads instead. The reversal comes after criticism over the use of taxpayer money for political-style promotional content. Critics have framed the initial spending as an inappropriate use of public funds for the president's personal image.
Why now: The use of taxpayer money for ads seen as glorifying Trump triggered public criticism, prompting his quick reversal.
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- After taxpayer-funded ads glorifying Trump sparked backlash, he says his super PAC will pay instead · PBS
- After taxpayer-funded ads glorifying Trump sparked backlash, he says his super PAC will pay instead · PBS
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