Former Vice President Joe Biden reportedly filmed a campaign ad ahead of his expected run for president.
The Spanish-language video was secretly shot in South Florida on Saturday and emphasized healthcare, education, and Biden’s background, according to Politico. Paid actors in the film signed nondisclosure agreements, but some reportedly violated them by posting images of the shoot on social media.
The leaks prompted an intermediary group between the actors and Biden to send out emails to the actors warning them against putting anything on social media. An email to the actors pinned the leaks on “some moms taking photo/video of their kids while they were being filmed.”
“We are in a hot mess with campaign and client because someone leaked footage,” the email Monday says. “This is a VERY SERIOUS matter, as to why we had everyone sign an NDA agreement.”
“If found photos or videos were posted after signing the NDA, legal action can occur,” the email warns.
Earlier this month, Biden was spotted with a film crew in front of his childhood home in Scranton, Pa. Biden’s family moved to Delaware in the 1950s where he became involved in politics, eventually representing the state as a U.S. senator.
Yes that is @JoeBiden. And yes he was filming a video in Scranton today ? https://t.co/502ozEY4OR
— Mike Memoli (@mikememoli) April 4, 2019
Biden, 76, is expected to announce a run sometime this month. Despite facing a scandal involving several women claiming the former vice president touched them inappropriately, Biden is leading in the polls.
Biden is polling highest among announced and potential candidates at 31% among Democrats in a nationwide average of polls by RealClearPolitics.
