US President Trump announces he will air ads with his own funds, changes policy after criticism

[Washington Current Affairs] U.S. President Trump announced on the 5th that from now on, he and his special political action committee (Super PAC) MAGA Inc. will be responsible for the funding for TV ads that feature him as the centerpiece, aired using taxpayer funds. Ahead of the mid-term elections in November, the government was forced to change its policy after receiving criticism from both the ruling and opposition parties over the content, which resembled election advertisements.

Trump reiterated on social media that the ads are "useful propaganda for the greatness of America." He then explained, ``I decided to use the funds I raised for myself and MAGA Inc.'' However, he did not say whether he would pay for advertisements that have already aired.

In the ad, Trump emphasizes that he will "defeat communism, socialism, and Marxism" with the Democratic Party in mind. According to US media, at least $1.5 million (approximately 237 million yen) of public money was spent on the project.