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Over the past week, the Trump administration has aired multiple TV ads with a far different tone than taxpayer-funded ads from prior administrations. MS NOW’s JM Rieger rolls the tape.

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How many different TV ads featuring President Donald Trump were reportedly aired using taxpayer money?
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What did President Donald Trump describe in new taxpayer-funded television advertisements?
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According to AdImpact, how much has the government spent on these ads, and how many times have they aired?
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Which government agency is responsible for the ad buys for these taxpayer-funded advertisements?
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What is the nature of the controversy involving President Trump's television advertisements?
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