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U.S. Government-Funded Pro-Trump Ads Draw Scrutiny
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TV ads featuring Trump are expanding nationally, prompting bipartisan questions over whether they comply with restrictions on taxpayer-funded publicity.
The administration defends the commercials as public service announcements
The Trump administration increased its use of taxpayer-funded television advertisements promoting the president's messages, drawing criticism from lawmakers of both parties over the legality and timing of the spots ahead of the midterms.