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Trump directed aide to spend taxpayer money on self-praise ads
Original: Trump told aide to use taxpayer money for ads praising him; $5.5M spent so far
President Trump instructed an aide to use public funds for advertising campaigns praising him personally, with roughly $5.5 million of taxpayer money spent so far, according to a report carried by The Seattle Times. The revelation is drawing criticism over the use of government resources for political self-promotion and is likely to fuel debates about ethics in his administration.
Why now: A fresh report alleging misuse of $5.5 million in public funds for ads praising Trump is prompting political backlash and debate.
Evidence
- Trump told aide to use taxpayer money for ads praising him; $5.5M spent so far · The Seattle Times
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