Current:Home > ScamsPhiladelphia Eagles work to remove bogus political ads purporting to endorse Kamala Harris -FundGuru
Philadelphia Eagles work to remove bogus political ads purporting to endorse Kamala Harris
View
Date:2025-04-13 23:19:45
The Philadelphia Eagles are working to remove a series of counterfeit political ads that have cropped up around Philadelphia, purporting to be an endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.
"We are aware counterfeit political ads are being circulated and are working with our advertising partner to have them removed," the team said Monday in a statement posted to its social media platforms.
Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee in the Nov. 5 general election, is facing Republican nominee and 45th president, Donald Trump.
According to images posted Monday on social media, at least one counterfeit ad was placed at a bus stop in Philadelphia. The advertisement depicts a caricature of Harris in side profile, wearing an Eagles football helmet and clutching a football. The ad also features the Eagles logo above "Kamala" in bold, white letters. Below that, the ad features the text: "Official candidate of the Philadelphia Eagles."
At the bottom of the ad, there is a link to an actual link that goes to the official website of the Philadelphia Eagles that encourages voter registration, PhiladelphiaEagles.com/vote.
All things Eagles: Latest Philadelphia Eagles news, schedule, roster, stats, injury updates and more.
The website does not mention any candidate by name, nor does it mention any political party or cause. Rather, it lists resources and information to help fans in Pennsylvania find polling stations, request ballots, register to vote and participate in elections.
Based on the bus stop ID number that is visible in the image, at least one ad is located in West Philadelphia, on Walnut and 34th Streets, in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania.
In 2020, the NFL and NFL Players Association jointly launched the NFL Votes initiative. The program is a league-wide, non-partisan effort "that supports and encourages civic engagement among NFL players, and legends, club and league personnel, and fans."
veryGood! (81)
Related
- 'Malcolm in the Middle’ to return with new episodes featuring Frankie Muniz
- Bill Barr condemns alleged Trump conduct, but says I don't like the idea of a former president serving time
- All the Bombshell Revelations in The Secrets of Hillsong
- How an abortion pill ruling could threaten the FDA's regulatory authority
- Juan Soto to be introduced by Mets at Citi Field after striking record $765 million, 15
- 'Oppenheimer' sex scene with Cillian Murphy sparks backlash in India: 'Attack on Hinduism'
- Today's election could weaken conservatives' long-held advantage in Wisconsin
- Jessica Alba Shares Sweet Selfie With Husband Cash Warren on Their 15th Anniversary
- Don't let hackers fool you with a 'scam
- Microsoft blames Outlook and cloud outages on cyberattack
Ranking
- Brianna LaPaglia Reveals The Meaning Behind Her "Chickenfry" Nickname
- Clean Energy Manufacturers Spared from Rising Petro-Dollar Job Losses
- A deadly disease so neglected it's not even on the list of neglected tropical diseases
- Tony Bennett had 'a song in his heart,' his friend and author Mitch Albom says
- Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
- Jersey Shore's Angelina Pivarnick Reveals Why She Won't Have Bridesmaids in Upcoming Wedding
- The future terrified Nancy until a doctor gave her life-changing advice
- 29 Grossly Satisfying Cleaning Products With Amazing Results
Recommendation
Highlights from Trump’s interview with Time magazine
Global Warming Is Pushing Pacific Salmon to the Brink, Federal Scientists Warn
This Week in Clean Economy: NYC Takes the Red Tape Out of Building Green
Microsoft blames Outlook and cloud outages on cyberattack
What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
Kim Kardashian Admits She Cries Herself to Sleep Amid Challenging Parenting Journey
Man arrested after allegedly throwing phone at Bebe Rexha during concert
Dua Lipa and Boyfriend Romain Gavras Make Their Red Carpet Debut as a Couple at Cannes