Donald Trump has made it clear that he won’t shy away from the world of sports. He has numerous supporters in that realm, and it gives him an opportunity for the world to see him in a different environment.
Recently, one NFL team had to release a statement about him.
“From Our Fan Base” Donald Trump Sees NFL Franchise Release Statement About Him (Report)
In response to players attending a Donald Trump rally, the Pittsburgh Steelers released a statement:
On Friday, quarterback Maon Rudolph and special teamers Miles Killebrew attended an event for the President in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Former Steelers running back Rocky Bleier called Trump an “honorary Steeler” when giving him a custom No. 47 team jersey.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette‘s Gerry Dulac obtained an email the Steelers sent a season-ticket holder regarding the appearance, which the organization did not coordinate.
“We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. As valued fans, your voice is an essential part of what makes our Steelers community and fan base so strong,” the Steelers said. “We understand that a recent rally in Pittsburgh has generated a range of reactions from our fan base.
Our alumni and current players make their own individual decisions that reflect their views, and they do not necessarily represent the view of the entire Pittsburgh Steelers organization. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your passion and your continued support of the team.”
Rudolph, Killebrew, and Bleier weren’t the first players with Steelers ties to attend a Trump rally. Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell were vocal supporters of the Republican during last year’s election campaign. Pennsylvania was one of several key swing states Trump won.
However, Steelers ownership has long been associated with the Democratic Party. Steelers president Art Rooney II donated to Kamala Harris’ campaign, and the late Dan Rooney served as Barack Obama’s U.S. Ambassador to Ireland.
Named after Dan Rooney, the former chair of the NFL‘s diversity committee, the NFL created the Rooney Rule in 2003. The policy requires teams to interview minority candidates for head coaching and other high-level positions.
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