Ron DeSantis ripped by ‘Peaky Blinders’ for using show in ‘Pride’ campaign ad

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labeled a “homophobic” campaign ad using footage from the Netflix series. Their tweet admonishing the 44-year-old Florida governor is currently going viral as fellow candidates accuse him of resorting to “desperate” tactics to get ahead in the Republican primaries.The ad, posted to the pro-DeSantis Twitter account “DeSantis War Room,” depicted rival Donald Trump, 77, making statements in support of the LGBTQ community, including saying that Caitlyn Jenner could use the bathroom of her choice when visiting the White house, and celebrating the inclusion of transgender contestants in beauty pageants. “To wrap up ‘Pride Month,’ let’s hear from the politician who did more than any other Republican to celebrate it,” read the caption, apparently mocking the Donald’s pro-LGBTQ stance.These were juxtaposed with footage of various news outlets accusing DeSantis — who notably signed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill banning gender instruction for children — of supporting anti-LGBTQ policies.

pic.twitter.com/o33HL2zMesThis footage was interspliced with triumphant shots of iconic movie anti-heroes ranging from Christian Bale’s serial killer stockbroker in “American Psycho” to Cillian Murphy’s crime boss Tommy Shelby in “Peaky Blinders.”This cameo did not sit well with the British historical drama’s showrunners, who retorted on Twitter: “On behalf of the partners of Peaky Blinders — Steven Knight, Cillian Murphy, Caryn Mandabach Productions, Tiger Aspect Productions and Banijay Rights — we confirm the footage of Tommy Shelby’s character used within the video posted by Ron DeSantis’ campaign was obtained without permission of official license.