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White House Starts Taxpayer-Funded Trump TV Ad Campaign

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 2:37 PM UTC · How we work

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Taxpayer-funded partisan ad

The White House began airing a television advertisement featuring U.S. President Donald Trump in late September 2026, paid for with taxpayer money.
Critics say the ad breaks norms by using funds for partisan promotion, noting Trump’s declining approval and rising price pressures from Iran war and inflation.
The spot shows flags, tax-cut messaging and a “Love Me” soundtrack.
A government disclaimer states the ad is “Paid for by the U.S. Government.”

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Celebrity Trump endorsement

The White House started broadcasting taxpayer-funded television advertisements featuring President Donald Trump in late September 2026.
The spots frame Trump’s leadership as a personal call for community resilience and voter engagement, with Tommy Pigott, Marco Rubio and Nicki Minaj praising him.
Marco Rubio warned gasoline prices burden Americans while a nuclear-armed Iran would be costlier.
U.S. officials said Strait of Hormuz control stays strong and oil flows are increasing.

Blindspot

Tommy Pigott told Fox News Digital that President Trump holds all the cards in negotiations with Iran, and U.S. officials said control of the Strait of Hormuz remains strong with oil flows increasing.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Right-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning coverage.

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Taxpayer-funded partisan ad

The White House began airing a television advertisement featuring U.S. President Donald Trump in late September 2026, paid for with taxpayer money.
Critics say the ad breaks norms by using funds for partisan promotion, noting Trump’s declining approval and rising price pressures from Iran war and inflation.
The spot shows flags, tax-cut messaging and a “Love Me” soundtrack.
A government disclaimer states the ad is “Paid for by the U.S. Government.”

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