Government spent $10 million on pro-Trump ads after president said super PAC would fund

Oct 12, 2026 · Tamara Keith

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Government spent $10 million on pro-Trump ads after president said super PAC would fund

President Trump leaves the stage after speaking during an election rally in Syracuse, New York on Oct. 9, 2026.

Nearly $22 million in taxpayers funds has been spent to air the ads, with nearly half spent after Trump promised to fund what the White House calls public service announcements through his super PAC.

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