Amongst the numerous subjects that went viral on Twitter over the weekend was San Francisco 49ers novice broad receiver Brandon Aiyuks touchdown run against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday..
Late in the very first quarter, Aiyuk captured a pass and took off down the best side of the field, hurdling a protector to reach completion zone for a 38-yard score in among the most electric plays of the 2020 NFL season so far..
At least, President Donald Trumps campaign believed enough of the highlight to share the meme late Monday after the president returned to the White House following his healthcare facility stay due to coronavirus..
It also landed the campaign in copyright hot water..
The video Team Trump shared superimposed Trumps head over Aiyuk, who sat for the national anthem before Sunday nights video game, as he was jumping over Philadelphia security Marcus Epps. In the video, Epps head was pasted over with an image of the coronavirus. The video then cut to an anti-Trump protesters response, via ITV News, to his 2017 inauguration.
Hours later, however, Twitter got rid of the video “in reaction to a report by the copyright owner.” Its uncertain which party — the league, one of the 2 teams, or ITV — reported the concern..
The Trump campaign, NFL and the 49ers did not right away return USA TODAYs ask for comment.
The Eagles beat the 49ers 25-20 on Sunday..
Contributing: Josh Peter; David Jackson.
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Twitter removes video Trump campaign shared that superimposed presidents head on 49ers rookie – USA TODAY
