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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Chelsie Napiza

Trump Accused of Using 'Taxpayers' Dollars' on 'Personal Business' as He Launches 'Media Bias Tracker'

A newly launched White House initiative to police 'biased media,' announced by the Trump administration, is already drawing sharp criticism from watchdogs and opposition lawmakers who argue it repurposes public funds for partisan attacks. Many point to precedent: courts previously found that Trump misused charitable and business entities for personal gain.

The move has revived debate over where public and private lines blur, and whether U.S. taxpayers are effectively underwriting political messaging.

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