Associated Press issues warning about iconic Trump assassination attempt photo
An already iconic image of Donald Trump's bloodied face and pumped fist immediately after a failed assassination attempt on Saturday can be seen on tote bags, T-shirts, trading cards and other merchandise for sale across the Internet.
Versions of that image belong to the news organizations whose photojournalists captured the moment, including Evan Vucci of the Associated Press, Anna Moneymaker of Getty and Doug Mills of The New York Times.
Yet, those selling merchandise with the image or using it for fundraising — including the former president's reelection campaign — often fail to credit the photographers or get permission to use the images for commercial purposes....
Jul 16, 2024