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'Evangelicals for Harris' Apologizes After Using Billy Graham in Political Ads
UNITED STATES, JUL 10 – Evangelicals for America spent over $1 million on ads using Billy Graham clips without permission, prompting copyright claims and a public apology to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
- Evangelicals for America, formerly Evangelicals for Harris, apologized on July 8, 2025, for using Billy Graham's sermons without authorization in ads attacking President Trump during the 2024 election.
- The group’s ad campaign aimed to draw parallels between Trump's faith-related remarks and scripture but did so without obtaining authorization from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, which objected to the political use of the materials.
- Following condemnation by Franklin Graham and a cease-and-desist letter from BGEA, Evangelicals for America removed the ads, pledged to stop such use, and affirmed respect for the evangelist's nonpartisan Gospel legacy.
- The ads, which cost over $1 million and targeted key battleground states, concluded with the statement, "Is there a stronger rejection of Christ than claiming you don’t need his forgiveness?" Meanwhile, Franklin Graham criticized liberals on Twitter for exploiting everything to support Harris.
- The group’s apology acknowledged unintentional politicization of Graham’s message, committed to protecting his legacy, and emphasized promoting Christian dialogue over partisan division.
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