The Philadelphia Eagles are embroiled in a mess that raises more questions than answers. Over the past few days, counterfeit ads have been appearing all over Philadelphia, claiming Kamala Harris as the "official candidate" of the Philadelphia Eagles. These ads, designed to look like legitimate team endorsements, were plastered on bus stops throughout the city, complete with the Eagles' logo and branding. The team was quick to label these posters as fake, stating that they had nothing to do with them. They also announced that they are actively working to have them removed, emphasizing that this is nothing more than a case of unauthorized, possibly criminal, street art.
But this isn’t just about some phony ads; it’s about a deeper, more insidious problem festering within the system. If you haven’t heard, the Eagles are scrambling to remove a slew of counterfeit ads that showed up at bus stops across Philly, declaring Kamala Harris as the “official candidate” of the Philadelphia Eagles. The team has been quick to distance themselves, claiming these ads are pure fabrications, but things get murky when you dig deeper.
Let’s be clear, the official line from the Eagles is that these ads are fake, a statement that was echoed across all major outlets. They’re taking action, saying they're working with their advertising partner to get these unauthorized posters removed. But here’s where it gets interesting—Christian Molnar, the Eagles' own Director of Team Relations, seems to have a different story. Molnar, who has a long track record in sports marketing, recently took to social media, raising some eyebrows. He pointedly asked, “Isn’t that a crime? So if you disagree with an ad, you can vandalize?”
Now, before we dig into what this means, remember that this is the same Molnar who boasts about his high-level access with the Eagles. He’s on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, calling these things “ads.” So, what’s going on here? Is Molnar out of the loop, or is the Eagles organization trying to save face?
Laura Loomer didn’t hold back, blasting the Eagles and asking the hard questions. She said, “Are you lying about the pro Kamala ads being counterfeit? Why is your Director of Team Relations Christian Molnar, saying that the posters are in fact ads? He is on X attacking people who removed the ads… and he called them ads. He works for you in marketing and he’s calling the posters ads. I thought you said it was ‘street art’? What is it?” And she doesn’t stop there. She points out that Molnar has been openly supporting Kamala Harris on his social media platforms. Loomer’s right to ask, “Are you lying about these posters being counterfeit to avoid a boycott from Conservatives?”
If this isn’t enough to make you question what’s really going on, remember the website on these posters. They point people to the Eagles’ voter registration page. Coincidence? Absolutely not. This is just another piece of the cabal that’s been running the show since the infamous Time article revealed the coordinated effort to “save” the 2020 election. This effort by powerful interests to "fortify" the election was just the beginning of a deeper plan that continues today, using institutions like the NFL to push a neoliberal agenda while pretending to be nonpartisan. The league, including the Eagles, encourages voting on their site, acting like they’re impartial, but the truth is, they’ve been compromised for years. This has nothing to do with voter engagement; it’s about pushing a specific political agenda under the guise of civic duty. If this keeps up, the next Eagles game might feature a halftime show where the mascots debate healthcare reform. It’s the natural progression, right?
Jeffrey Lurie, the principal owner of the Eagles, has donated to both Democrats and Republicans, but in recent years, he’s leaned heavily towards the left. His ex-wife, Christina Weiss Lurie, is even more active, having donated over two hundred thirty thousand dollars to Democratic candidates, including Kamala Harris. The Eagles may claim they’re nonpartisan, but actions speak louder than words.
The ads themselves were found at bus stop shelters at various locations throughout the city, including 16th and Spring Garden streets, 18th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, and 34th and Walnut streets. The posters were physically inserted between the digital screens and plexiglass of the bus shelters, making them look as legit as any other ad you’d see in the city. These weren’t some amateur-hour jobs. They used the Eagles’ logo, the team’s font, and even pointed to a legitimate website. But why hasn’t anyone claimed responsibility? Why is it so hard to track down who’s behind this?
Some say it’s the work of street artist Winston Tseng, who’s known for creating similar political-themed street art. But even that’s speculation. The city of Philadelphia has characterized the ads as vandalism, which is technically correct, but that hardly answers the larger question of who’s behind this and why. And let’s not forget, the Eagles and everyone else involved—from SEPTA to the advertising agency—have denied any involvement. So, who stands to benefit from all this confusion?
Meanwhile, a concerned citizen named Joe has taken matters into his own hands. An Eagles fan from South Philly, Joe went to Staples, copied the team’s statement addressing the “counterfeit political ads,” and used it to cover up these misleading signs. His loyalty to the Eagles and concern over the misinformation are evident, and his actions have sparked a trending topic. Joe’s effort represents the mistrust that many fans feel and the steps they’re willing to take to correct what they see as an attack on their team’s reputation and to keep sports an escape from politics. The Eagles have reiterated their nonpartisan stance, focusing on encouraging voter registration without endorsing specific candidates.
This isn’t just about ads; it’s about trust. The Eagles are working hard to remove these posters, but as they do, their credibility is taking a nosedive. The deeper issue at hand is the ongoing erosion of public trust, which has been systematically dismantled since that fateful election in 2020. Whether it's intentional or not, the damage is irreversible.
The Eagles are in the middle of a storm, and the way they’re handling it is doing more harm than good. The counterfeit ads are just the tip of the iceberg. This is about a league that pretends to be one thing while pushing an agenda that’s been in place for years. It’s about a team that’s been caught red-handed, trying to play both sides. And in the end, it’s about a public that’s been lied to, over and over again. Trust isn’t just broken—it’s annihilated.
