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When pressed by a reporter on Wednesday, Mr. Trump said: “If somebody said that that’s wrong, I’ll gladly pay the money.”
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On Wednesday, October 2, 2026, President Trump stated to a reporter, "If somebody said that that's wrong, I'll gladly pay the money."
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News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-10-02",
    "person": "Donald Trump"
}
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Politics Finance
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4a8609db-6a2c-476b-9921-cdbfea47ae0e
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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.

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