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Oops, Trump and X did a copyright infringement


Did anyone ask the AP about using that famous photo?

A “Trump2024” banner labeled Promoted by Team Trump sat atop the What’s Happening summary on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, during the fourth and final night of the Republican National Convention on Thursday. It temporarily featured a low-res version of a now-famous image showing Trump with his fist raised while being lifted to his feet by Secret Service agents following an assassination attempt during his campaign event last weekend. In addition, we reserve our rights to this powerful image,” wrote Easton earlier this week in response to its unlicensed use on t-shirts, coffee mugs, and other items.

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