Trump directed use of taxpayer money for ads praising his presidency
Former President Donald Trump reportedly directed his budget director to use $20 million in taxpayer funds from the Department of Homeland Security for TV ads promoting his presidency.
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump personally instructed his budget director to use taxpayer money for TV ads praising him and his presidency, setting in motion a $20 million contract that used funds from the Department of Homeland Security, according to people familiar with the matter.
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