Trump is doing what the American people elected him to.
NFL legend Brett Favre found himself at the center of controversy over the weekend after voicing his support for President Donald Trump in a social media post, following Trump’s fiery exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office.
On Friday, Zelensky left the White House without a peace deal or a minerals rights agreement, after being publicly reprimanded by both Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The two leaders took aim at Zelensky, accusing him of disrespecting the U.S. during their conversation, particularly when he disagreed with statements they made about the war in Ukraine.
Favre, a staunch supporter of President Trump, shared his reaction online. Posting a clip of the tense encounter, the NFL legend expressed his disbelief at Zelensky’s behavior, writing, “This was a bit unreal to watch. A foreign leader speaking to a sitting U.S. President like this. Glad @realDonaldTrump & @JDVance are standing up for America.”
Favre’s comments resonated with many conservative voices, including former college football coach Lou Holtz and controversial ex-MLB pitcher John Rocker, who praised Favre for taking a stand. They viewed Trump and Vance’s actions as defending American interests against a foreign leader who they felt had overstepped his bounds.
However, the post didn’t go unnoticed by critics. Many on the left criticized Favre’s support for Trump, accusing him of aligning with what they saw as aggressive rhetoric from the former president. Some also took the opportunity to remind the public of Favre’s past scandal involving the misappropriation of funds intended for impoverished Mississippi families. In 2020, Favre repaid $1.1 million that he had received from a welfare program for speeches he never gave, though he denied any intentional wrongdoing and was not charged with a crime.
Despite the backlash, Favre’s unwavering support for Trump and his stance on American values continue to resonate with a significant portion of the conservative base.