The Philadelphia Eagles are taking steps to remove fake endorsements for Vice President Kamala Harris that have been circulating online in viral videos, as the 2024 election approaches.
The ads in question appeared to show the NFL team endorsing Kamala Harris, with videos and photos of these ads quickly spreading online. After the images went viral on Monday, the Eagles addressed the situation, labeling the ads as “counterfeit.”
“We are aware counterfeit political ads are being circulated and are working with our advertising partner to have them removed,” the team stated in an online post.
We are aware counterfeit political ads are being circulated and are working with our advertising partner to have them removed.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 2, 2024
Steve Keeley, a reporter for Fox29 in Philadelphia, noted that a spokesperson for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) clarified that the bus shelters where some of the posters were displayed are owned by the city. “SEPTA’s ad spaces are mostly in train stations and on-board buses and trains. So far, we have not heard anything about ads like this appearing on SEPTA property,” the spokesperson added.
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