Trump defends government-funded ad campaigns: ‘I’m not promoting a candidate’

Trump defends government-funded ad campaigns: ‘I’m not promoting a candidate’

President Trump defended his government-funded ad campaigns on Wednesday, arguing that he is not promoting a candidate in particular. “I’m not running for office first of all,” Trump told reporters. “When I’m talking about making America great, making our country great, that’s a countrywide ad. That’s an ad for the spirit of our country.” “Now,…

Sep 30, 2026

Are Trump's US government funded ads illegal?

President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government.

Sep 29, 2026

Trump defends self-promoting taxpayer-funded ads

President Donald Trump defended the legality of the controversial advertisements promoting himself by saying that he is not on the ballot in November, as critics claims they are political in nature and could violate federal law. “Well, I’m not running for office,” Trump said in his first comments addressing the ads. “So, the ads are, […]

Sep 30, 2026