Q: Can I post a US election commentary/creative project as a foreign national?
I am a foreign national who has paid for expenses in the creation of a commentary/creative videos that is an example of what a company or political campaign could do to connect social media and grassroots advocacy to further their product, candidate, or service. The videos are in the style of election commercials and in them I 'advocate' for the election of Bernie Sanders.
As a foreign national can i post this video to YouTube, Facebook, and/or other social media (ex. Linkedin) and not be violating US Federal Election Commission laws?
Would a disclaimer at the front and/or back of the videos suffice?
Thanks!
A: Easiest way is to ask the FEC. However foreign nationals have the opportunity to make promotional videos--which is what you seem to be doing---and if it supports a campaign it's not different.You may be thinking of donations or coordinated efforts. You are essentially a "volunteer" unknown to the campaign. But ask the FEC.
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