US funds Trump midterm TV advertisement
The gist
A 30-second TV ad featuring Trump aired with 'paid for by the U.S. government' text.
It cost $14,000, and which part of government paid is unclear.
How it unfolded
- Sep 10, 2026President Donald Trump speaks at the Republican convention in Dallas.
- Sep 18, 2026Three Trump-linked super PACs have reserved more than $136.5 million in advertising across House and Senate races, per a CNBC calculation based on AdImpact data; the new No Going Back PAC alone reserved over $98.5 million, concentrated in competitive Senate contests.
- Sep 19, 2026The close Moskowitz-Singer congressional race could hinge on super PAC ads and voters' views of Trump.