Washington, United States, Oct 5, 2026 (AFP) - In reversal, Trump to pay for political ads about himself

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2026-10-06

US President Donald Trump said Monday he will use his own money to pay for political ads ahead of November's midterm elections, an about-face after drawing fire for using tax-payer funds for TV spots promoting himself. The White House and Trump had vigorously defended the ads as simply patriotic public service announcements similar to ones done by previous presidents. But they still elicited criticism from both parties. "This is a rather standard......

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