Published September 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET · Updated September 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
Trump's new ads look like campaign spots, and taxpayers fund them
2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Daily Kos. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
The Trump administration has released new advertisements that resemble campaign spots. The ads are being paid for with taxpayer funds.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 2 d ago, when Daily Kos reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 2 d ago from Reason.
