NewsWPLG Local 10October 30, 2026Miami-Dade County
Judge orders three taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads pulled from TV and social media
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U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon ordered the federal government to pull three taxpayer-funded Trump administration advertisements, including one claiming Americans will receive $5,000 if Republicans maintain control of Congress. The Friday ruling requires the removal of the ads from official websites, social media platforms, and distribution plans involving authorized third parties such as the super PAC MAGA Inc.
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The ruling restricts the federal government from using taxpayer funds to distribute specific political and promotional advertisements while a legal challenge proceeds.
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Who's Mentioned
PersonJeffrey Oestericher“Government lawyer defending the administration's actions”OrganizationDemocracy Forward“Legal organization representing plaintiffs”locationNew York“Jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court”PersonMaryanne Trump Barry“Late federal judge and sister of Donald Trump”PersonMichael R. Sisak“Journalist reporting on the story”PersonJoe Biden“Former President of the United States”PersonJennifer L. Rochon“Presiding judge in the New York federal court case”PersonBradley Girard“Attorney representing the plaintiff coalition”PersonDonald Trump“President of the United States”PersonLauren Bis“Spokesperson responding on behalf of the White House”OrganizationMAGA Inc.“Authorized third party involved in distributing the advertisements”OrganizationCommon Cause“Plaintiff in the lawsuit against the federal government”