Someone offered the following explanation in the Twitter comments:
18 U.S.C. § 713 You can’t use the seal in any political ads.
My question is, does this qualify as a political ad? It's published by the DNC, sure, but it's a (seemingly) factual statement accompanied by a dry video clip.
"...for the purpose of conveying, or in a manner reasonably calculated to convey, a false impression of sponsorship or approval by the Government of the United States or by any department..."
Based on the wording here, it's possible the DNC is just trying to cover their asses. They're well acquainted with that practice.
So was this a DNC political ad (??)
Trump also has used blurred seal it’s on his old Twitter feed
this is a weak reason, the seal is literally never been blurred before, I implore you to find a single instance of a previous president ever blurring the presidential seal, or ANY video containing it with it blurred. You will find nothing
Its not misinterpreted, and it does seem to be the only valid reason that exists, my point is that it is highly unusual. You wont be able to find any previous presidents blurring it on their personal pages. I implore you to prove me wrong and find one though.
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Someone offered the following explanation in the Twitter comments:
18 U.S.C. § 713 You can’t use the seal in any political ads. My question is, does this qualify as a political ad? It's published by the DNC, sure, but it's a (seemingly) factual statement accompanied by a dry video clip.
Here's the U.S. Code in question:
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/713
"...for the purpose of conveying, or in a manner reasonably calculated to convey, a false impression of sponsorship or approval by the Government of the United States or by any department..."
Based on the wording here, it's possible the DNC is just trying to cover their asses. They're well acquainted with that practice.
So was this a DNC political ad (??)
Trump also has used blurred seal it’s on his old Twitter feed
They stole an election but they are worried about some obscure law about blurring a deal? Don’t buy that.
true - battle pants back on fren ;)
this is a weak reason, the seal is literally never been blurred before, I implore you to find a single instance of a previous president ever blurring the presidential seal, or ANY video containing it with it blurred. You will find nothing
Okie I’m learning a tough lesson on this reply I may delete I thought factual and I don’t want to be misinterpreted at here ever ;)
Its not misinterpreted, and it does seem to be the only valid reason that exists, my point is that it is highly unusual. You wont be able to find any previous presidents blurring it on their personal pages. I implore you to prove me wrong and find one though.
I’m not looking to prove you wrong :)