Trump says Super Pac will pay for taxpayer-funded ads that sparked outcry
In a social media post, Trump characterized the ads, which cost at least $1.5m in federal funds, as “a positive promotion for our Great U.S.A.” and called…
The Guardian reports that in a social media post, Trump characterized the ads, which cost at least $1.5m in federal funds, as “a positive promotion for our Great U.S.A.” and called them “a rather standard thing to do”.
This politics story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Super Pac, Donald Trump and President’s U-turn.
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