# Trump Says He Is No Longer Running Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads. There’s a Hilarious Catch.

- Link: https://weltzin.me/trump-says-he-is-no-longer-running-taxpayer-funded-political-ads-theres-a-hilarious-catch/
- Published: 2026-10-06T11:21:40-06:00
- Author: JT

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> Trump stops taxpayer-funded ads but continues paid promotions via MAGA PACs amid
> midterm debates.

Source: _[Trump Says He Is No Longer Running Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads. There’s a Hilarious Catch.](https://redstate.com/kyle-becker/2026/10/05/trump-says-he-will-no-longer-run-taxpayer-funded-political-ads-theres-a-hilarious-catch-n2207787)_