Many NFL players were quietly in support of Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 election, but 3-time Pro Bowler Le’Veon Bell was one of many current or former athletes to publicly voice their opinion.
Bell openly voiced his support for Republican candidate Trump, and he took it a step further by appearing with his former Pittsburgh Steelers teammate, Antonio Brown, at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania last month. Bell also made waves on social media, stating that he would leave the country if Trump didn’t win.
Le’Veon Bell Celebrates Donald Trump’s Victory
As it became clear on Tuesday night that Trump would prevail over Democrat Kamala Harris, Bell jumped onto social media to share his excitement.
“Y’all thought I was about to go somewhere?” Bell said in a video. “Joke’s on you. Joke’s on you!”
“I ain’t going nowhere. I’m here to make America great. Donald Trump for President!”
In a video, Bell sported a “Make America Great Again” hat and addressed critics who had challenged his views, particularly those accusing him of being a sellout as a Black man.
“Y’all thought I was crazy,” he said. “Y’all thought I was the one trippin’. ‘Oh, Le’Veon Bell, man, he a c–n. Le’Veon Bell, he got CTE.’ Oh, do I? Or do you!”
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Other sports figures celebrating Trump’s victory included former NFL quarterback Matt Leinart and retired MLB star pitcher Roger Clemens.
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— Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB) November 6, 2024
“Who ever said ‘I’m leaving America if Trump wins’ … don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out,” Clemens wrote on X/Twitter.
As for those who were disheartened by the results, WNBA star Angel Reese wrote on social media that “As a woman, I’m heartbroken for us all.”
Many athletes have been on social media voicing their opinions either in celebration or in horror from this election.
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