Taxpayers have funded nearly $1.5M in pro-Trump ads. Criticism is mounting, including from the GOP

Taxpayers have funded nearly $1.5 million in advertisements promoting President Donald Trump. The spending has drawn criticism from various sources, including members of the GOP.
AdImpact says three taxpayer-funded ads promoting President Donald Trump are nearing a cost of at least $1.5 million.
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