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Trump hedges on paying back government for ads that already aired

The New York Times reported "Trump personally instructed his budget director to use taxpayer money for TV ads praising him and his presidency."

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The Core Event

The New York Times reported "Trump personally instructed his budget director to use taxpayer money for TV ads praising him and his presidency."

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Key Facts

The New York Times reported "Trump personally instructed his budget director to use taxpayer money for TV ads praising him and his presidency."

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