# Trump rejects repayment for federal ad spending

President Trump pledges no repayment for federal ads. Nearly $12 million in taxpayer-funded ads have aired. Trump claims the ads are 'promotion for the country'.

https://laist.com/news/politics/trump-doesnt-commit-to-repaying-federal-funds-already-spent-on-controversial-ads

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Created: 2026-10-26T15:06:55.002255+00:00

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