President Donald Trump said MAGA Inc. would pay for future advertisements that had drawn criticism for being funded by taxpayers, but he has not committed to reimbursing the federal government for commercials already broadcast. Nearly $12 million in ads have aired since late September under a $20 million Department of Homeland Security contract, according to AdImpact. A White House official said Trump's plan did not entail repayment, while Trump said a decision on past spending would be made later. The four ads promote Trump and echo his political messaging ahead of the midterm elections, prompting objections from Democrats and Republicans, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Legal experts said the campaign could breach federal restrictions on publicity or propaganda and partisan political activity, while the White House has characterized the spots as public service announcements. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer called for repayment and an investigation, and said Trump's proposed use of his super PAC for future costs amounts to illegal coordination.