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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedOctober 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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Why It Matters

The ruling restricts the federal government from using taxpayer funds to distribute specific political and promotional advertisements while a legal challenge proceeds.

Key Facts

  • U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon ordered the federal government to pull three taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads titled "$5,000 to Americans," "Every Democrat Voted Against No Tax on Tips," and "Cost of Socialism."
  • The judge's order requires the ads to be removed from official government websites, social media sites including YouTube and Instagram, and canceled for distribution through authorized third parties like MAGA Inc.
  • The lawsuit challenging the advertisements was brought by a coalition including the nonpartisan watchdog group Common Cause.
  • The plaintiffs originally sought the removal of at least 13 ads, but Judge Rochon declined to pull several others at this stage.
  • White House spokesperson Lauren Bis criticized the ruling, calling it a "lawless order" issued by a "Biden-appointed activist judge."
  • Government lawyers asked the judge to exclude MAGA Inc. from the ruling, arguing the super PAC is not a party to the case and government defendants have no control over its operations.

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”