Trump defends government-funded ad campaigns: ‘I’m not promoting a candidate’

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President Trump defended government-funded advertising, saying the campaigns promote national spirit rather than a candidate. He noted he is not running for office and described the ads as countrywide messages about making America great.

President Trump defended his government-funded ad campaigns on Wednesday, arguing that he is not promoting a candidate in particular.  “I’m not running for office first of all,” Trump told reporters. “When I’m talking about making America great, making our country great, that’s a countrywide ad. That’s an ad for the spirit of our country.”  “Now,…