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Trump doesn’t commit to repaying federal funds already spent on controversial ads
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Ali Swenson and Seung Min Kim | Associated Press , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· October 6, 2026
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Key points The ads are part of a $20 million contract with the Homeland Security Department. President Donald Trump has announced plans to pay for controversial ads with a campaign account, but it appears this does not include reimbursing federal funds already spent.
President Donald Trump has announced plans to pay for controversial ads with a campaign account, but it appears this does not include reimbursing federal funds already spent. Millions of dollars have been spent on these ads, with nearly $12 million worth having already aired. The ads are part of a $20 million contract with the Homeland Security Department.
A White House official, speaking anonymously, indicated that there are no plans to refund the federal dollars already spent. The official's statement suggests that Trump's new plan for funding the ads does not include reimbursement for previous expenditures.
Further details on the situation are available, including the President's comments on the ads and the contract with the Homeland Security Department.
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Category: parks Published: October 6, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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