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Mr. Trump made clear he planned to travel to support candidates in the midterms, but also that his presidency needed to be promoted, front and center, in the commercials his advisers were making.
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Donald Trump planned to travel to support midterm candidates and promote his presidency in commercials his advisers were making.
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News Article
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Politics Campaigns
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Created
October 3, 2026 at 1:02 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 3, 2026 at 1:02 AM (1 week ago)

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Trump Directed Use of Taxpayer Money for Ads Praising His Presidency
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https://nytimes.com/2026/10/02/us/politics/trump-ads.html

President Trump personally instructed his budget director to use $20 million in taxpayer money from the Department of Homeland Security for TV ads praising him and his presidency. These ads have run across major networks and cable, drawing criticism from Democrats and some Republicans for potentially violating federal laws against using public funds for propaganda.

Donald Trump Taxpayer Money Political Advertising Department of Homeland Security White House Campaign Finance Government Spending Propaganda

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