EXPOSED: Trump’s RNC Banners and AP’s Copyright Beef
SHOCKER: The Trump campaign’s flagrant disregard for intellectual property has reached new heights. Fresh from the Republican National Convention, Trump’s team is accused of using a copyrighted image from the Associated Press (AP) without permission or compensation.
WHAT HAPPENED: A "Trump2024" banner, promoted by Team Trump, appeared on X (formerly Twitter) featuring a low-res version of a powerful image showing Trump being lifted to his feet by Secret Service agents. But here’s the kicker – the image is owned by the AP, and its photographer, Evan Vucci. BUT WHO CARES ABOUT COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT WHEN IT’S TRUMP?
AP CHOPS IN: Lauren Easton, AP’s communications VP, responded succinctly: "This is not an authorized use of our photo." But will justice be served? Don’t hold your breath.
X’S RESPONSE?: When questioned about the alleged copyright infringement, someone from the X press email account claimed that the hashfetti animations are "a commercially available product." A PRODUCT OF WHAT? SHADINESS?
A HISTORY OF DISREGARD: Apparently, this isn’t the first time this has happened. X’s animated effect has been used by over 30 brands since its debut during a Louis Vuitton campaign last year. IS THIS THE NEW TRUMP STANDARD?
REMAINING QUESTIONS: Who purchased this commercially available product? Is the AP aware of this blatant disrespect for their intellectual property? WILL THE TRUTH EVER BE REVEALED? OR WILL IT JUST BE A MEMORY LIKE ALL THE OTHER CHAOTIC MOMENTS IN TRUMP’S CAREER?
Author: Kayitsi.com
