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Van Orden shared a video that falsely attributes statements to Cooke and later derided her campaign’s cease-and-desist letter.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 3, 2026
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Rebecca Cooke’s campaign sent Derrick Van Orden a cease-and-desist letter over an AI-generated video that falsely depicts her making statements about corruption and health care for undocumented immigrants. The Wisconsin news roundup also covers a proposed Milwaukee County budget, school test scores, farmer counseling, energy assistance and a domestic violence awareness campaign.

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Wisconsin representative who shared an AI-generated video of his opponent and posted another video in response to her campaign’s letter

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Wisconsin congressional candidate whose campaign sent a cease-and-desist letter over an AI-generated video

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Former president depicted seated behind Cooke in the AI-generated video

ALSO MENTIONED  Brenda Cassellius, Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent commenting on student test results; David Crowley, Milwaukee County executive and Democratic candidate for governor proposing the county budget; Randy Romanski, Wisconsin agriculture secretary discussing the Farmer Wellness Program; Tony Evers, Wisconsin governor discussing a state domestic violence awareness campaign

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