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Oct 13, 2026

DOJ apologizes after Trump campaign ads air despite court order

The Department of Justice apologized after controversial taxpayer-funded ads featuring President Trump continued to air following a federal judge's order blocking them, with nearly 400 ad spots running on programs including 60 Minutes and ABC World News Tonight.

Oct 13, 20264 sources

Top claims

▪Department of Justice attorneys filed a court update on October 12, 2026, issuing an official apology to U.S. District Judge Jennifer Rochon and plaintiffs for the continued airing of Trump administration advertisements including 'Final Battle' and 'Maduro'
▪Department of Homeland Security television ads promoting presidential accomplishments constitute illegal political propaganda
▪Department of Homeland Security officials transmitted a copy of the temporary restraining order issued by U.S. District Judge Jennifer Rochon to ad vendor LMD Agency, Inc. on October 12, 2026, to begin canceling television ad placements

People involved

Donald Trump

Subtopics

Department of Justice1 Government accountability1 Press freedom1 Trump administration1 Trump administration television ad1 U.S. domestic politics1

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