Trump shifts TV ad funding to super PAC after backlash

Donald Trump says taxpayers will no longer fund television ads promoting his administration after at least $1.5 million in federal money was spent on the spots, drawing criticism across the political spectrum and calls from ethics experts for independent investigations. He said his MAGA Inc. super PAC will pay for future ads.

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Move comes after ethics experts criticised three nationally broadcast ads and called for independent investigations.

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Move comes after ethics experts criticised three nationally broadcast ads and called for independent investigations.

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