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Judge Orders Removal of Trump Taxpayer-Funded Ads

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon ordered the government to remove three taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads.
The ads were titled “$5,000 to Americans,” “Every Democrat Voted Against No Tax on Tips,” and “Cost of Socialism.”
Rochon required the ads be removed from all official government websites and social-media platforms.
She also barred any further airing or distribution through authorized third parties, including MAGA Inc.
White House spokesperson Lauren Bis called the order lawless, while the administration defended the ads as public service announcements.

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U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon ordered the government to remove three taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads.
The ads were titled “$5,000 to Americans,” “Every Democrat Voted Against No Tax on Tips,” and “Cost of Socialism.”
Rochon required the ads be removed from all official government websites and social-media platforms.
She also barred any further airing or distribution through authorized third parties, including MAGA Inc.
White House spokesperson Lauren Bis called the order lawless, while the administration defended the ads as public service announcements.