WASHINGTON, D.C. — AARP Voter Engagement Director Khelan Bhatia issued the following statement today in response to Union 2020’s citation of AARP, the unauthorized use of AARP’s logo and misleading statements about AARP in a mailer sent to voters in Florida, Minnesota and other battleground states. AARP has sent a cease and desist letter to Union 2020. Bhatia said:

“AARP did not authorize or participate in the production of Union 2020’s mailer sent to voters in Florida, Minnesota or any state. Further, the mailer includes the unauthorized use of AARP’s logo and uses AARP’s public statements in a misleading way. AARP has a proud 34-year history of non-partisan voter engagement and does not endorse or oppose candidates, nor does AARP make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. We encourage Floridians to find out where the candidates stand on the issues they care about so they can make their own decisions in this election.”

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