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White House’s 13 taxpayer-funded Trump ads draw backlash

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  • The White House has produced at least 13 taxpayer-funded ads promoting President Donald Trump.
  • Customs and Border Protection is providing the funding, with $2.5 million already spent of a $20 million allocation.
  • Watchdog groups say the campaign violates appropriations law, yet Congress has taken no action.
  • The ads have aired on CBS, CNN, Fox News and other networks, drawing bipartisan criticism.