A Super PAC supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign has come under scrutiny after offering financial incentives to TikTok and OnlyFans stars for creating anti-Trump content.
The PAC offered $1,500 for a single video under 90 seconds long, instructing influencers to criticize former President Donald Trump and his supporters while promoting Harris and her allies.
However, the solicitation mistakenly reached Michael Doherty, an openly gay Trump supporter and social media influencer with 775,000 followers.
Doherty shared his experience, revealing that he was contacted by Palette MGMT, an influencer marketing company, on behalf of Future Forward, a prominent Democratic Super PAC.
Doherty detailed the incident in a video, showing the creator brief he received, which explicitly instructed influencers to avoid showing any support for Trump and to attack his supporters for their intellectual or personal values. Doherty expressed disbelief at the tactics used by the PAC and criticized the agency for not researching his political stance.
The influencer’s video quickly gained attention, highlighting the ongoing efforts by political groups to influence public opinion through social media. Future Forward, which has significant funding for advertisements supporting the Biden-Harris campaign, has not commented on the incident.
This incident underscores the increasing role of social media influencers in political campaigns and raises questions about the ethics of paid political content. Further developments are expected as the story continues to unfold.
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Drunken Man Who Fired Gun in Backyard Charged for Recklessness
WOODBRIDGE, VA—A local resident, Dorian Jusep Lopez Hernandez, was arrested late Tuesday night after police responded to reports of gunfire in the 14800 block of Dyer Drive.
Upon investigation, officers discovered that Lopez Hernandez, who was intoxicated at the time, had discharged multiple rounds into the ground in his backyard.
The 32-year-old was taken into custody without incident and was found in possession of a firearm. Fortunately, no injuries or property damage occurred as a result of the incident.
Lopez Hernandez faces charges including reckless handling of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, and public intoxication.
He is currently being held without bond, with a court date set for October 4.
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Man and Woman Found Shot Dead, Police Investigating
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA—A tragic incident occurred late Tuesday evening when police were called to a Dumfries residence after reports of a death.
Upon arrival at the home located on Fort Monroe Circle, authorities discovered a 33-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, both suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victims, who were acquainted with each other, were pronounced dead at the scene. The police currently believe this to be an isolated incident, reassuring the community that there is no ongoing threat.
Further details regarding the identities of the deceased will be disclosed after their families have been notified.
As the investigation progresses, officials are urging anyone with potentially helpful information to come forward and assist law enforcement efforts.
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First Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in New Jersey Horse Confirmed
TRENTON, NJ—A 15-year-old mare from Atlantic County has become the first horse in New Jersey to contract Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in 2024.
The state’s Department of Agriculture confirmed the case after the horse exhibited symptoms including fever and ataxia, and unfortunately succumbed to the disease on Friday, August 3.
EEE, a mosquito-borne virus, leads to severe brain inflammation in horses and is more deadly than West Nile Virus, another mosquito-transmitted disease. Despite being recently vaccinated on July 29, the mare’s previous vaccination history remains unclear, which could have impacted her vulnerability to the virus.
Mosquitoes transmit EEE by cycling the virus between birds and mosquitoes, with horses and humans as incidental hosts. This makes horses dead-end hosts, indicating that they do not significantly increase the risk of human infection.
Nonetheless, the presence of EEE in horses is a critical concern due to its high mortality rate.
New Jersey currently reports mosquito populations close to the five-year average, with the first EEE-positive mosquito pool of the year identified in Cape May County. Additional pools have been detected in Morris and Union counties, prompting state officials to urge livestock owners to vaccinate their animals against both EEE and West Nile Virus.
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn emphasizes the importance of proactive vaccinations to reduce the risk of these lethal infections. Owners are advised to ensure their horses are up-to-date with vaccinations and to report any suspected cases of viral neurological diseases to the State Veterinarian within 48 hours of diagnosis.
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