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Court Orders 'Cost of Socialism,' 2 Other Trump Ads Removed
Newser • • nation
Key Points:
- A federal judge ordered the removal of three taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads that appeared to serve political or propaganda purposes, including one falsely claiming Americans would receive $5,000 if Republicans control Congress.
- US District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon mandated the ads be taken down from official government websites and social media platforms, and prohibited their airing or distribution through authorized third parties such as MAGA Inc.
- The ruling came after a coalition including Common Cause challenged at least 13 ads, though the judge's order currently applies to three, while acknowledging the president's office can communicate policy information and respond to criticisms.
- White House spokesperson Lauren Bis criticized the decision, calling it a "lawless order" from a "Biden-appointed activist judge" aimed at stopping the administration from sharing "patriotic videos."
