Trump Announces End to Taxpayer-Funded Ads for His Campaign

Trump says taxpayers will no longer fund his TV ads, shifting costs to his PAC. Details on the move and backlash.

October 6, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump has announced that his political campaign will no longer use taxpayer money to fund television advertisements promoting his image, according to a post on Truth Social.

The former president stated that his super PAC, MAGA, Inc., will now cover the cost of the ads, which he described as a rather standard thing to do. He claimed that the move is meant to address concerns from critics who have raised questions about the use of federal funds for promotional content.

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AdImpact data shows that over $10 million in taxpayer-funded ads have been broadcast since September, including during major sporting events like NFL and college football games. These ads featured disclaimers stating, “Paid for by the U.S. government.” The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment, while lawmakers from both parties criticized the spending as potentially violating federal laws against using public funds for political propaganda.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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