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Poll: Americans oppose taxpayer-funded political ads

A recent Reuters-Ipsos poll indicates that a significant majority of Americans, nearly nine in ten, find it inappropriate to use taxpayer funds for political advertising featuring the president or Cabinet members. This opposition spans across party lines, with 80% of Republicans sharing this view. The administration has defended the ads as public service announcements, but critics point to their similarity to campaign materials and have called for investigations into their use of public funds. AI

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Poll: Americans oppose taxpayer-funded political ads

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Avery Lotz ·

    Americans don't want taxpayer dollars funding campaign ads: poll

    <div>Data: <a href="https://www.ipsos.com/sites/default/files/ct/news/documents/2026-10/Reuters%20Ipsos%20October%20Large%20Issue%20Topline%2010.7%20release_0.pdf" target="_blank">Reuters/Ipsos</a>; Chart: Avery Lotz/Axios</div><p>Nearly nine in 10 voters say using <a href="https…