# Trump uses taxpayer money for presidency ads

> Trump directs $20m taxpayer funds for ads praising his presidency.
- Title: Trump uses taxpayer money for presidency ads | Shortify
- Summary: Trump directs $20m taxpayer funds for ads praising his presidency. Trump used DHS funds for $20m TV ads promoting his presidency despite declining approval…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-directed-use-of-taxpayer-money-for-ads-praising-his-presidency
- Published: 2026-10-04T02:55:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, department of homeland security, taxpayer money, ads, presidency, us president, news, world
## Trump directs taxpayer funds
President Trump personally instructed his budget director to use US$20 million in Department of Homeland Security funds for TV ads praising his presidency.
## Ads air on major networks
The ads aired on Fox News, CNN, MS Now, and national newscasts including CBS, ABC, NBC, and Meet The Press.
## Ads labeled government-paid
The ads were labelled as government-paid public service announcements despite legal and political criticisms.
## Trump funds campaigns separately
Trump continues to heavily fund midterm campaigns through his super PAC while taxpayer-funded ads promote his image.
## Public approval ratings drop
The latest ads come as Trump's standing with the public has dropped amid declining approval ratings.
## Key takeaway

Trump used DHS funds for $20m TV ads promoting his presidency despite declining approval ratings.