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Government spent $10 million on pro-Trump ads after president said…

Nearly $22 million in total taxpayer funds has been spent on the ads, with half of that coming after Trump promised his super PAC would pay for them.

On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Overnight
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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNPR reports: Government spent $10 million on pro-Trump ads after president said super PAC would fund.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentNearly $22 million in taxpayers funds has been spent to air the ads, with nearly half spent after Trump promised to fund what the White House calls public service announcements through his super PAC.

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