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

Government spent $10 million on pro-Trump ads after president said super PAC would fund
NPR News Monday 12 October 2026, 22:16 UTC By Tamara Keith 1 min read
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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.(Image credit: Alex Wong)

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.

(Image credit: Alex Wong)

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