A controversial shift unfolded as the president reversed course on government-funded campaign advertisements, announcing they would now be privately financed by his campaign and a key political action committee. The move comes amid scrutiny over the ads, which have promoted his leadership and policies, though no misconduct was acknowledged. Trump framed the decision as a personal choice while criticizing opponents, signaling a strategic pivot in how his administration communicates with voters. The decision raises questions about transparency and the boundaries between public and private campaign funding.
President Trump did something rare Monday evening: He climbed down. Trump announced on social media that a series of TV ads extolling his supposed strengths would no longer be paid for by the government but would instead be funded by him and his main super PAC. To be sure, Trump admitted no wrongdoing and complained...
