# Trump Stops Taxpayer Ads

> Trump says taxpayer funds will no longer fund his controversial TV ads after backlash.
- Title: Trump Stops Taxpayer Ads · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: Trump says taxpayer funds will no longer fund his controversial TV ads after backlash. Trump will pay for his TV ads using MAGA Inc. money after critics…
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## Trump's TV ads
Trump said taxpayer funds will no longer be used for his TV ads, which he called a 'standard thing to do'.

> This is a rather standard thing to do but, rather than doing that, although nothing will make them happy, I have decided to do the Patriotic Ads, among others, and pay for them myself, and with money I raised for MAGA
## Cost of ads
The ads cost at least $1.5 million in federal funds and drew criticism from lawmakers and ethics experts.
## MAGA Inc funding
MAGA Inc. will fund the ads using more than $400 million from its war chest by July.
## Ad content
The ads warn of a 'final battle' against 'globalists' and end with a government disclaimer.
## Critics' concerns
Democrats claim the administration transferred $20 million from Homeland Security to fund the ads and demand independent investigations.
## Taxpayer reimbursement
Trump has not said whether taxpayers will be reimbursed for ads already aired.
## Key takeaway

Trump will pay for his TV ads using MAGA Inc. money after critics accused the government of using taxpayer funds for political ads.