Trump says taxpayers will no longer fund TV ads that praise him
Move comes after ethics experts criticised three nationally broadcast ads and called for independent investigations.
Al Jazeera English reports: Move comes after ethics experts criticised three nationally broadcast ads and called for independent investigations.
The story is also being covered by DW. DW adds: Trump faced criticism from across the political divide after at least $1.5 million in federal funds was spent on TV ads.
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- Al Jazeera EnglishTrump says taxpayers will no longer fund TV ads that praise him
- DWTrump says taxpayers will no longer fund controversial TV ads after backlash
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