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Trump Announces Private Funding for Taxpayer-Funded Ads
Confirmed
President Donald Trump announced Monday that his super PAC, MAGA, Inc., will cover the costs of a series of promotional television ads that had previously been funded by taxpayer dollars.
The ads, which began airing late last month, feature messages such as 'Paid for by the U.S. Government' and closely track campaign ads from Trump's 2024 presidential bid.
Legal experts have raised concerns that these ads might violate federal statutes, including laws against using congressionally appropriated funds for 'publicity or propaganda' and limiting partisan political activities by government employees.
Trump defended the ads, stating, 'I’m not promoting myself because I’m not running for office. I’m promoting the country.' He added that the ads were 'positive promotion for our Great U.S.A.'
The ads include clips of Trump discussing topics like defeating communism, the largest tax cuts in history, and reigniting American manufacturing. One ad, titled 'Final Battle,' warns of a fight against 'globalists' and 'warmongers.'
Trump said the decision to fund the ads privately was a response to intense criticism from the 'Radical Left.' He wrote on social media, 'This is a rather standard thing to do,' while blaming the backlash.
The Department of Homeland Security awarded LMD Agency $20 million for a 'National Media Campaign' starting on Sept. 20, according to reported records.
Spots that have yet to air include ads highlighting the U.S. military and operations in Iran and Venezuela, one titled 'God Made Trump,' and another recapping the UFC fight Trump hosted at the White House.
As he continues touring the country for the midterm elections, Trump has urged Republican voters to pretend he is on the ballot to boost turnout and ensure the Republican Party retains control of Congress.
What's confirmed
- President Donald Trump announced Monday that his super PAC, MAGA, Inc., will cover the costs of a series of promotional television ads that had previously been funded by taxpayer dollars.
- The ads, which began airing late last month, feature messages such as 'Paid for by the U.S. Government' and closely track campaign ads from Trump's 2024 presidential bid.
- Legal experts have raised concerns that these ads might violate federal statutes, including laws against using congressionally appropriated funds for 'publicity or propaganda' and limiting partisan political activities by government employees.
- Trump said the decision to fund the ads privately was a response to intense criticism from the 'Radical Left.' He wrote on social media, 'This is a rather standard thing to do,' while blaming the backlash.
- The Department of Homeland Security awarded LMD Agency $20 million for a 'National Media Campaign' starting on Sept. 20, according to reported records.
- Spots that have yet to air include ads highlighting the U.S. military and operations in Iran and Venezuela, one titled 'God Made Trump,' and another recapping the UFC fight Trump hosted at the White House.
- As he continues touring the country for the midterm elections, Trump has urged Republican voters to pretend he is on the ballot to boost turnout and ensure the Republican Party retains control of Congress.
What's still developing
- “We know that this is not an ending,” Trump says in the ad.
- Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup.
- Another ad, “Final Battle,” which is not in the Dropbox account, has also aired in recent weeks.