We’re living insome polarizing times nowadays. The world is divided now more than ever and sometimes, it feels like voicing your opinion could lead to a horde of people who think differently going after your head. If you don’t take our word for it, just ask legendary quarterback Brett Favre.
The Hall of Famer gunslinger has had his fair share of hot takes throughoutthe course of his successful career and he’s always been a subject of multiple controversies. However, most of them were related to the National Football League.
This time, the Green Bay Packers legend earned even more detractors on social media after letting everybody know that he intended to vote for President Donald Trump in the upcoming election.
Brett Favre Voices Support For Donald Trump On Twitter
“My Vote is for what makes this country great, freedom of speech & religion, 2nd Amnd, hard working tax paying citizens, police & military. In this election, we have freedom of choice, which all should respect. For me & these principles, my Vote is for@RealDonaldTrump #Vote,” Favre wrote.
Twitter Users Go After Brett Favre For Supporting Donald Trump
Needless to say, Favre’s tweet brought a lot of mixed reactions on Twitter. Some fans thought of him as even more of a football legend while others bashed him and called him out on social media.
Let’s get it straight. Everybody’s entitled to their opinion and their views. Then again, in such polarizing days, a public figure should know better and should be aware of the consequences of posting their support for either party or candidate.
We’re going through a key moment in world history and the outcome of November 3rd will take an even bigger toll on how people view some athletes and celebrities for standing wherever they stand.