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Trump DOJ Apologizes After Taxpayer-Funded Propaganda Ads Defy Judge's Order to Stop

The US Department of Justice apologized Monday after the Trump administration continued airing taxpayer-funded political advertisements despite a court order requiring them to stop, blaming an internal email delay for the violation. US District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon—an appointee of former President Joe Biden—issued a temporary restraining order Sunday…

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Common Dreams· Oct 13, 2:19 AMTrump DOJ Apologizes After Taxpayer-Funded Propaganda Ads Defy Judge's Order to Stop

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