During a recent game against Texas Christian University, Texas Tech University kicker Reese Burkhardt has made headlines for revealing a pro-Trump message after running a touchdown during a fake field goal play. As he ran into the endzone, scoring six points for the Raiders, Burkhardt celebrated by lifting up his shirt to reveal a handwritten message that read, “Trump 24 MAGA.”
As expected, the incident sparked praise from conservatives but an equal amount of outrage from the left. Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire claimed Burkhardt’s pro-Trump display had been dealt with “internally.” McGuire said, “We have addressed it. We will continue to address it. We’re addressing internally. You know, it’s always one of things as far as whenever you’re dealing with young adults, the really young adults, I guess, the choices that we make and when we make them and when you share it.
The head coach of the Raiders added, “I always think the greatest thing about football, basketball, sports like that, it’s a team sport. You always want to make sure that you’re putting your team in the best situation. And there’s places that you express your opinion and, you know, I don’t think necessarily that’s a time or the place. As far as with him, we’re going to deal with it. Dealt with it on Saturday and continue to talk through stuff and find the best solution and keep it in house.”
Conservative commentator Greg Price shared footage of the impressive play to X, writing, “Texas Tech’s kicker just scored on a fake field goal and flashed a Trump 2024 shirt under his jersey.” Conservatives rallied under the post, claiming it to be an example of the surging support for former President Donald Trump.
One Trump supporter wrote in the comments section, “I’m telling you the college kids love TRUMP in Austin I see MAGA hats!” Another user opined, “It is much cooler to be a Trump supporter now than it was in 2020. He is winning.” Echoing this sentiment, another person wrote, “The movement has gotten so strong! We are everywhere! They cant stop us.”
In other news regarding pro-Trump expressions at sporting events, The American Tribune recently reported on a woman who was spotted at the World Series sitting behind home plate with a distinctive red MAGA hat. As to be expected, the incident sent the left into a meltdown, where liberals lamented the public support for Trump.
“Typically, offensive clothing is not allowed at ballparks. I don’t know how the Dodgers allowed a fan wearing a MAGA hat in. Hate has no place in the World Series,” one person said. Defending his comment, he added in another post, “And before people get the whole “bUt FrEeDoM oF sPeEcH” comments going: 1) Freedom of speech is protected by the government. The Dodgers and MLB are not the government. 2) Free speech and hate speech are two very different things,” one person wrote on X.
Watch the Texas Tech kicker voice his pro-Trump message:
Texas Tech’s kicker just scored on a fake field goal and flashed a Trump 2024 shirt under his jersey.pic.twitter.com/J37cI7zgW0
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) October 26, 2024
However, there was an equal reaction of conservatives praising the woman for her unashamed support of Trump. “Game One of the World Series between the New York Yankees and the Los Angles Dodgers. But no one is talking about the game EVERYONE is talking about the woman wearing the MAGA Hat in the front row! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN is an undeniable movement!” one user wrote.
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