Trump says his super PAC will cover taxpayer-funded ‘patriotic’ ads

David ZimmermannOctober 5, 2026

The article features a statement from President Donald Trump addressing his campaign’s political advertising expenses. Trump announced that his primary super PAC will begin covering the costs of the administration’s taxpayer-funded political ads following bipartisan criticism. He justified this decision by stating that the ads serve as positive promotions for the U.S. and that he personally decided to fund them using money he raised for MAGA, Inc., rather than taxpayer dollars, to highlight his patriotic intentions.The content also includes promotional sections encouraging readers to subscribe to the Washington Examiner for full access to news and analysis, emphasizing unlimited coverage, expert commentary, and the availability of both digital and print subscriptions.

President Donald Trump said his primary super PAC will start covering the administration’s taxpayer-funded political ads in the wake of bipartisan backlash.

“The Radical Left is upset with the fact that I am taking Ads, which I consider to be a positive promotion for our Great U.S.A., and paying for them with U.S.A. money,” he posted on Truth Social. “This is a rather standard thing to do but, rather than doing that, although nothing will make them happy, I have decided to do the Patriotic Ads, among others, and pay for them myself, and with money I raised for MAGA, Inc.”