Fernanda Rold. Pen sula 360 Press
On November 3, the United States presidential election for the 2021-2024 period was held. The contest between the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, and the Democrat, Joe Biden, transcended the world of sport, where athletes of different backgrounds incited voting, both in favor of Trump remaining four years in the White House, and in favor of a change in the Oval Office baton.
In the NFL, Tom Brady and Drew Brees, quarterbacks for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New Orleans Saints respectively, spoke out in favor of Republican continuity, and even the Florida team's number 12 declared himself a friend of the current president.
After racial discrimination caused several players on the field to raise their voices and forced the league to not punish those who knelt when the American national anthem was played during games, Drew Brees expressed that, under his values and beliefs, he could not support those who did not respect the national symbols, which led to the rejection of figures on his team, mainly those who support the movement. Black Lives Matterand the label of a racist character.
Former quarterback Brett Favre also positioned himself as a friend of Donald Trump. "My vote is for what makes this country great, freedom of speech and religion, the second amendment, hard-working, tax-paying citizens, police and military. In this election, we have freedom that everyone must respect. For me and these principles, my vote is for @RealDonaldTrump," he said.
Likewise, Jack Nicklaus, a former golfer, expressed interest in the government continuing