Nytimes iconNytimesOct 2, 2026

Trump Directed Use of Taxpayer Money for Ads Praising His Presidency

The government-funded ads show just how much President Trump has been able to use federal money for his own aims.

Trump Directed Use of Taxpayer Money for Ads Praising His Presidency

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The government-funded ads show just how much President Trump has been able to use federal money for his own aims.

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The government-funded ads show just how much President Trump has been able to use federal money for his own aims.

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