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- U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will fund the DHS ads using his campaign account.
- He has not pledged to repay the $12 million already spent on the ads.
- Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Trump for lacking reimbursement and alleged illegal coordination with his super PAC.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the ads should not be funded with taxpayer dollars.
- Legal experts warned the ads may violate a law banning appropriated funds for publicity or propaganda.