Trump says his super PAC will start paying for controversial taxpayer-funded ads

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President Trump will fund pro-Trump ads with money raised by his super PAC, MAGA, Inc.
This shift follows criticism over the U.S. government using taxpayer funds for the ads.
The ads, described by the White House as public service announcements, feature messages against "communism, socialism and Marxism" and recount U.S. actions.
The Department of Homeland Security had awarded $20 million to LMD Agency for a "National Media Campaign."
Bipartisan criticism argued the ads could violate federal laws against using government funds for propaganda.
GOP Sen. John Kennedy stated public money should not be spent on private ads for officials.
MAGA, Inc. has a significant war chest, with over $400 million on hand at the end of August.

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