Trump says taxpayers will no longer fund TV ads that praise him

What happened: Trump said he will stop using taxpayer funds for television ads featuring him, after criticism of the campaign-style spots, but did not commit to reimbursing funds already spent. Key numbers: Ads cost at least $1.5m in federal funds and aired ahead of Why it matters: Ethics experts and lawmakers from both parties criticized the ads and sought independent investigations. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer called for probes and reimbursement. FCC Chair Brendan Carr said the ads were appropriate and rejected a request to investigate.

Trump said he will stop using taxpayer funds for television ads featuring him, after criticism of the campaign-style spots, but did not commit to reimbursing funds already spent.

Ethics experts and lawmakers from both parties criticized the ads and sought independent investigations. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer called for probes and reimbursement. FCC Chair Brendan Carr said the ads were appropriate and rejected a request to investigate.