Philly’s NFL team is shooting down reports that it’s “Fly, Eagles, Fly” for Kamala Harris.
Fake ads suggesting The Iggles are in for Vice President Harris and Gov. Tim Walz have popped up around Philadelphia, outraging some loyal fans.
“I hope the #Eagles lose every game this year,” Jamie Cohen Walker of Chalfont, Pa. posted on Facebook. “No one is interested in the owners’ politics.”
Jen Lawson Scheurer responded, “I don’t think it’s real. That would be really stupid if they picked a political side.”
“I guess I’m no longer an Eagles fan,” said Kris Ten.
Leslie Bachinsky posted to Facebook, “Sell your season tickets now.”
And Richard Pruet also responded to the post, “This has to be a joke.”
Marie Ridel added, “Hope no one goes to the games. Go woke, go broke!”
Say it ain’t so, Eagles! Well, the Eagles say it’s not true. They have not put up ads around Philadelphia touting Democratic Presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, although someone has.
“This has to be a fake,” added Pamela Roseann. “They would never intentionally deny revenue.”
The skeptics were correct.
The Sporting News reported Sunday that the Eagles have denied they are supporting Harris and say they aren’t responsible for the ads.
The ad with Harris wearing an Eagles helmet and with the team endorsing her has appeared at some SEPTA bus stops. When photos of the ad started circulating on social media, the Eagles issued a statement: “We are aware counterfeit political ads are being circulated and are working with our advertising partner to have them removed.”
Walker updated her post: “It’s just Democrats lying…sorry #Eagles.”
In its report, The Sporting News noted, “There is no known example of an NFL team endorsing a political candidate ahead of an election.”
Talk radio host Rich Zeoli also posted to X, “The @eagles say the Kamala Harris endorsement is a fugazi. Fake. Like all of Kamala Harris’ new policy positions.”
His fellow talk radio host, Dom Giordano, called for an investigation.
While Republican-leaning fans, like Walker, were outraged, Harris supporters like Ed Krassenstein welcomed the ads.
“Always been an @eagles fan. Even more so now,” Krassenstein posted to X.
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