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Mr. Trump added: “But these are ads for the country,” and “You have to understand. I’m not promoting a candidate. I’m not promoting myself because I’m not running for office. I’m promoting the country.”
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President Trump stated that the ads are "for the country" and that he is "not promoting a candidate" or "promoting myself because I'm not running for office."
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Claim Maker
The author
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "person": "Donald Trump"
}
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Politics
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7596a4bd-c731-433e-a220-4874203e1468
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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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