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Fake Ads Claim Kamala Harris Official Candidate Of The Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles took to social media to say they were investigating the source of the "counterfeit" ads that popped up in the city.
PHILADELPHIA — Political ads making the claim that Kamala Harris is the "Official Candidate of the Philadelphia Eagles" were counterfeit, according to the team.
The Eagles on social media Monday said they were made aware of "counterfeit political ads" in the city.
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
The team said it is working with its advertising partner to have the ads removed.
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The ads appear to created by artist Winston Tseng, whose Instagram account features similar pieces supporting liberal causes and denouncing President Trump.
Hugh E. Dillon of Philly Chit Chat reports fans of Tseng placed the "ads" at SEPTA bus shelters, and that biased political ads are not permitted to be displayed at the shelters.
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