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President Trump personally instructed his budget director to use taxpayer money for TV ads praising him and his presidency, setting in motion a $20 million contract that used funds from the Department of Homeland Security, according to people familiar with the matter.
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President Trump personally instructed Russell T. Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, to use taxpayer money for TV ads praising him and his presidency, which initiated a $20 million contract using Department of Homeland Security funds.
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Claim Maker
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Context Type
News Article
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{
    "person": "Donald Trump, Russell T. Vought",
    "statistic": "$20 million contract",
    "organization": "Office of Management and Budget, Department of Homeland Security"
}
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Politics Government Finance
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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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