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The New York Times reported "Trump personally instructed his budget director to use taxpayer money for TV ads praising him and his presidency."
The ads, which tout Trump and his policies, could have violated US laws barring public government funds being spent on political advertising.
Move comes after ethics experts criticised three nationally broadcast ads and called for independent investigations.