Summer has officially arrived in western Pennsylvania, and with it, the familiar buzz around Steelers training camp just over the hill at Saint Vincent College. But while the sun is shining, it seems some fans’ brains have turned to mush — likely from the heat or just too much CNN. The cause of their outrage? A few current and former Steelers players had the gall to appear on stage with President Donald Trump at a Pittsburgh rally.
Yes, quarterback Mason Rudolph, special teams ace Miles Killebrew, and Steelers legend and Vietnam War hero Rocky Bleier stood proudly with the 47th president. They even gifted him a “Trump 47” Steelers jersey. Cue the liberal freak-out.
Some angry fans flooded the Steelers front office with complaints, apparently confused about how America works. The Steelers, to their credit, responded with a polite reminder that freedom of expression still applies — even to athletes who don’t toe the liberal line.
“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,” read the club’s response. Translation: calm down and find a hobby.
Naturally, the Associated Press couldn’t help but stir the pot. Their headline? “The Pittsburgh Steelers reached out to fans upset that Donald Trump received a jersey at a rally.” Nice try, but no — they simply acknowledged the backlash with a form-letter response. No apology, no backpedaling. Just good old-fashioned American tolerance.
For those wondering, presenting the jersey was a peaceful moment of unity, shared on social media for the world to see. Yet somehow, that simple gesture sent parts of the fan base into a moral tailspin.
Curiously, these same folks had no issue in 2009 when late owner Dan Rooney praised Barack Obama while accepting the Lombardi Trophy. Nor did they flinch when Obama made Rooney the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland. And nobody batted an eye when Rooney’s name was attached to the NFL’s race-based “Rooney Rule.” Funny how that works.
Even last fall, when Trump appeared on stage in Latrobe with former Steelers Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell, and Mike Wallace, there was no public team meltdown. But now that Mason Rudolph — a Jesus-loving, humble quarterback — and Killebrew — a Pro Bowler and team captain — have stepped into the political light, the outrage machine is firing on all cylinders.
Rudolph, returning after a year with the Titans, is likely to start in 2025. And if the team signs unvaccinated truth-teller Aaron Rodgers? Well, that’ll be the cherry on top of liberal Steelers fans’ mental breakdown sundae.
For conservative football fans with no current rooting interest, now might be a good time to join Steelers Nation. This is one team that still lets its players think — and speak — for themselves. And in 2025, that’s a victory worth cheering for.
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