86% of Americans call Trump taxpayer-funded ads inappropriate: poll
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 86% of Americans, including four of five Republicans, consider it inappropriate to use taxpayer money for election-related TV ads featuring the president. Ethics experts and lawmakers from both parties have criticised three nationally broadcast ads airing before the November 3 midterms. Trump and his aides say the spots are educational. A White House official said the MAGA committee would fund future ads, with no plan to reimburse taxpayers.