Philadelphia Eagles deny involvement in political ads endorsing Kamala Harris, calls them 'counterfeit'

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: A controversial street artist known for his satirical artwork across cities has sparked a stir in Philadelphia with his latest creation.

The posters, which have appeared in several locations around the city, depict Vice President Kamala Harris in a Philadelphia Eagles uniform, raising concerns about political endorsements.

Philadelphia Eagles deny involvement in posters involving Kamala Harris

The posters have been spotted at prominent intersections like 16th and Spring Garden Streets, 18th Street and JFK Boulevard, and 34th and Walnut Streets.

The artwork features Vice President Kamala Harris holding a football, wearing a black Eagles jersey and the team’s signature green helmet, with the caption "Kamala official candidate of the Philadelphia Eagles."

Below the caption, a URL directs viewers to a Philadelphia Eagles voting webpage, reports CNBC.

The link provided on the posters takes users to a legitimate Eagles webpage that details past primary election voting deadlines for Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

It also includes resources for first-time voters, polling locations, and guidelines on voter registration and ballot requests.

Philadelphia Eagles call posters endorsing Kamala Harris political ads, says it is getting them removed

However, as the advertisements begin circulating on social media, the Philadelphia Eagles quickly distanced themselves from the posters.

The team released a statement on social media denying any involvement with the advertisements.

"We are aware counterfeit political ads are being circulated and are working with our advertising partner to have them removed," team said in a statement.

The statement followed widespread sharing of the images which have been reportedly placed at various bus stops throughout Philadelphia.

It remains unclear how many of these posters have been distributed across the city.

Although the team clarified their non-involvement, speculation about the posters’ origin has pointed to Winston Tseng, a street artist known for his politically charged creations using familiar brands, as the possible creator of the posters. 

Internet calls for investigation as Philadelphia Eagles' advertisements endorsing Kamala Harris circulate on social media 

Internet users were quick to react with some questioning the legitimacy of the team’s statement and asking for investigation. Some defended the team saying it was not their work.

"Nice try. It blew up in your face, and just like Kamala and Joe, you blame someone else, and claim ignorance," wrote one user on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Another commented, "I saw those ads and literally threw up. I can no longer support this team."

"The eagles are basically saying they endorse Trump. Nice," wrote one.

The Eagles’ denial didn’t convince everyone as some fans expressed their outrage.

"It’s important to note that all you MAGA are still worthless losers anyway," wrote one more.

 

Another user suggested, "It’s not an advertising partner issue. This needs to be investigated by the PA Attorney General for election interference."

"No way people actually thought it was real," suggested one. One more wrote, "It was apparent to anyone with two brain cells to rub together that a prankster had simply pulled off an impressive troll, but I still enjoyed the fake outrage from the inbreds."

 

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