Trump says taxpayers will no longer fund TV ads that praise him
US President Donald Trump announced he will stop using taxpayer funds for television advertisements that feature him following criticism from ethics experts. The ads, which promoted his administration, will now be funded by his personal resources or his political action committee.
Why it matters
The decision addresses concerns regarding the potential misuse of federal funds for political campaigning ahead of the midterm elections.
Move comes after ethics experts criticised three nationally broadcast ads and called for independent investigations.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump gestures to supporters during a rally at Butler High School in Vandalia, Ohio, US, on October 3, 2026 [Nathan Howard/ Reuters] By AP and Reuters Published On 6 Oct 2026 6 Oct 2026 United States President Donald Trump has said he will stop using taxpayer funds for television advertisements featuring him after widespread criticism of the campaign-style spots.
In a post on his social media site on Monday, Trump defended the advertisements, which cost at least $1.5m in federal funds and were aired ahead of the US November midterm elections.
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