Palestinian DJ Sama’ Abdulhadi hits out at Kamala Harris over “unauthorised” use of image in a campaign ad

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Kamala Harris for her “unauthorised” use of a photo of the DJ in a campaign.Abdulhadi – who does not endorse any US political party – took to her official Instagram account to share that she “did not approve this message”.

In a new Harris-Walz campaign ad titled ‘Trump vs Detroit’, footage of the DJ’s set at Movement Festival was used.“The use of this footage was unauthorised and done without my consent.

The use of this footage implies that I endorse Vice President Harris’ presidential candidacy, which is totally and utterly false.

It is deeply offensive to my social, moral and political beliefs and is misleading political advertising by VP Harris’ presidential campaign,” she wrote in her statement.A post shared by Sama AbdulHadi (@samaabdulhadiofficial)She added: “For the avoidance of doubt, I do not endorse nor have I ever endorsed Vice President Harris, and I am taking the necessary legal steps to ensure that this video is promptly retracted.