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Political ad 'Liberals are the new racists' airs during World Series broadcast

politicsOct 28, 2026524,101

A political advertisement claiming "liberals are racists" aired during Fox's World Series broadcast and prompted immediate online backlash. Multiple viewers reported seeing the spot during Tuesday night's commercial breaks; the ad juxtaposed images of prominent Democratic politicians and, according to one viewer, included clips of AOC and Ilhan Omar followed by a silhouetted white woman saying she was afraid to show her face. The advertisement's sponsor has not been identified, and its appearance on Fox prompted viewers to direct anger at the broadcaster. Several viewers said they changed the channel and compared the ad's imagery to white supremacist tropes. The timing, during a presidential election season, and the bluntness of the message led observers to say the spot crossed a line for a family-oriented sporting event. The incident has renewed questions about what political content broadcasters will accept in premium advertising slots.

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There are zero commercial breaks without a gambling ad. Then you tell everyone that liberals are racists. MLB outdid themselves with the World Series commercials. Top notch viewing experience

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