These Athletes Stand Against Media Bullies

[@Dimi.2.4]

Elvis Presley did this before in 1972, he was being asked about Vietnam war protesters and if he would’ve refused now to be drafted in the army, as he served 2 years from 1958-1960. He said that he would rather keep his views to himself cause he’s just an entertainer and he’d rather not say. Which is a great answer and should be used as an example.

[@CheerfullyCynical829]

I would never have held it against him if he refused to be drafted. He was a musical genius, he didn't belong in field full of gunfire and explosions. And him going to war would not have changed the outcome in ANY way. Muhammad Ali was right too.

[@arielcuster6660]

Dolly Parton has said the same thing. 🤩 Class acts all!

[@jkliao6486]

Seems to be a common thing about jounalist these days, where they'd rather ask athletes political questions rather than sports related ones. Like I only want to know how they are gonna win the next game if I'm watching a sport interview. I have (arguably) better sources for political things.

[@scrambl3dmegs]

I wish athletes would just say "what an immature, desperate, and manipulative question. Let's talk about sports."

[@davidchambers44]

Precisely. As much as it might be smart to not engage the bait, at some point the reporters need to be called out for not doing their jobs.

[@Char76-b8c]

So true!

[@lisa.user-xm7kz2tb6x]

I think I remember some, perhaps retired or not, ask if they would please be asked about their sport, we'd would need to research. 👍🏻

[@notpls]

Most Taylor swift hit songs are about choosing the wrong person/ex bfs

[@markosberndt2065]

Epic!!

[@STEVE_0906]

Lol 😂😂😂

[@CheerfullyCynical829]

We know. We agree. We've all seen this same old comment about 10 million times now. JFC.

[@user-bleach1256]

Taylor swift endorsed Biden last election Look what is happening now

[@notpls]

@@CheerfullyCynical829 this is the only time i wrote this. if you seen this elsewhere its because ppl see it that way as well

[@meleebrawler6462]

Nice to see athletes taking a neutral stance for once.

[@Jesus_is-Lord77]

As a Conservative, i want my politics to be politics. Entertainment to be entertainment. Education to be education and News to be news. Stay in your lane (Republican or Democrat)

[@thatguyyouis]

I guarantee I spend more time in the political space than any athlete, actor, and musician their political opinion means nothing to me.

[@harrypotterfan2634]

You shouldn't need your favorite celebrity or athlete to endorse someone to feel good about them as a candidate. It's like people don't have their own brains...

[@CheerfullyCynical829]

I have half a mind to think all of TS's fans are thirsty guys and lesbs. that desperately want her. They wouldn't be thinking with their brains, were that the case.

[@frippertonics6421]

The folks who let their favorite celebrities make those decisions for them don't have their own...

[@stacey_1111rh]

🤫 it’s the democrats way. Don’t give up their tactics

[@alishabowman4208]

Dolly Parton is famous for explicitly saying she will not talk politics, and I love her even more for this stance. Here are 2 quotes she's said in the past that I love. “My mother was a Democrat and my daddy was a Republican, so I’m a hypocrite,” the Tennessee-born entertainer quipped in a 2017 interview. “I’ve got as many Republican fans as Democrats,” Parton said at the time, “and I don’t want to make any of them mad at me, so I don’t play politics.”

[@jamescarr1265]

Love Dolly! And the way she’s open about her surgery is so refreshing

[@shaveyodamust8505]

Dolly Parton is a national treasure. She must be protected at all costs.

[@alishabowman4208]

@@shaveyodamust8505 agreed

[@arielcuster6660]

I immediately thought of her, too! She’s always been amazing and beautiful and so confident. I wish more celebrities were as rooted and kind as she is.

[@mapowey]

lol tenacious d learned it the hard way

[@JaylonHarden]

It's not an athlete job to tell people who they should or shouldn't vote for

[@AlekseyMaksimovichPeshkov]

Yeah, why can't athletes be replaced by A.I? I already hate sports.

[@Izzy20243]

@@AlekseyMaksimovichPeshkov?

[@doylehignite6073]

Especially considering the inflation we've experienced the last 3 1/2 years doesn't really affect them.

[@CheerfullyCynical829]

But they do nonetheless

[@russty5692]

@Alexsey... Whatever, sock puppet!

[@lonewolfx499]

Athletes sticking to being athletes. Love it!

[@Zay-i1l]

Stick to your shi job

[@tacy91]

Why would a "qualified" journalist be asking this question?

[@Mr.Genesis]

Denzel Washington: "None of your business who i voted for.. Who did you vote for?"

[@scottsandmeyer]

Imagine that: Freedom to vote for who you want, in private.

[@knxcholx]

I would've gotten up from that table and left if I was Patrick Mahomes. Like, why do they not ever stop? They are actually vultures!

[@bransag23]

Mahomes is teammates and friends with both Harrison Butker AND Taylor Swift's boyfriend, and Butker and Kelce also get along well with each other despite having radically different views. They're only there to focus on winning football games and enjoy playing the game they love for as long as they can. Their political beliefs don't matter to their performance or their friendships with each other.

[@jared1750]

This trickles down all the way from Andy Reid (coach of KC, for those who don't know). He keeps the focus on family, friends and football. They don't let politics get in the way of the team focusing on the goal of winning football games. He's rarely spoken on it because of this policy and always reiterates the point, just as Mahomes does, as Kelce does, etc.

[@ronaldnelson6692]

Unless a celebrity is running for political office, people shouldn't listen to them.

[@harrypotterfan2634]

Taylor's endorsement tells me exactly who NOT to vote for.

[@emilyk.w3593]

Exactly.

[@sherryrussell6023]

My thoughts too

[@CheerfullyCynical829]

It's really unfortunate over a million ADULTS(mostly women) in this country live vicariously through her. Sad, sad, sad.

[@Lawrence_Talbot]

It’s tells me nothing. I couldn’t care less if a celeb endorses a politician, be it democrat or republican. Vote for who you think would be the best candidate, not because someone else tells you to vote for them.

[@AlekseyMaksimovichPeshkov]

So vote for the guy who supports A.I and cryptocurrency and will pour LOTS of money into it? Really?

[@harrypotterfan2634]

Caitlyn Clark is SO classy, and my respect for her increases with media coverage like this. Such a great role model!

[@johnnywalker984]

thats why we cant win u give commies ur money and wonder why they have power

[@od9694]

She liked the taylor swift post and is now getting a lot of hate for it, which is damaging for Republicans

[@BlueDauntless]

@@od9694no it’s not. Who cares who they vote for

[@jakenail99]

Except she totally contradicted herself when she explained what she thought Taylor was trying to do. You can’t endorse a canidate and then encourage people to vote and do their own research with as much sway and influence as she has.

[@isaiahnolan1565]

I've never understood "endorsing a candidate" as a celebrity. Doesn't matter who you are or who you vote for, if you are a celebrity making the top 1% and publicly endorse someone, all you do is out yourself as a narcissist. You don't live the life of 99% of Americans, so explaining your political choices is just making it about yourself. These celebrities, even the country singers who own farms, don't worry about the same things normal people worry about. I think they can talk about politics and show support for politicians, but endorsing them is narcissistic. Like Steph Curry who endorsed Harris because he wants the last 3.5 years to continue. Curry, you make $50 million a season, no one carries what you want to continue politically, regardless of who is President, you won't need to worry about anything for the rest of your life.

[@popuri48]

I of course totally agree with you, but unfortunately there are people dumb enough to vote a certain way because a celebrity said so. That's why some do these endorsements.

[@isaiahnolan1565]

@@popuri48 I don't know if this study is based on any true science, but I saw an article that said "Study concludes people that follow celebrity's life are found to be less intelligent."

[@popuri48]

@@isaiahnolan1565 I saw that too. I also didn't look into it, but it wouldn't surprise me at all if it were accurate.

[@isaiahnolan1565]

@@popuri48 wouldn't surprise me. That's why celebrities who endorse politicians are narcissists.

[@PolitikPolitik-fh2qc]

I mean it exists for 2 reasons. 1) the dnc and rnc spend a lot of money on it 2) right or wrong the person thinks someone has to win. Like Taylor. She's wrong. But she feels like trump is Hitler probably

[@d3v1lman]

I love the quote from one of Jeff Dunham's shows and his puppet Lenny, "Just because you're famous, doesn't mean you're smart!" I love the celebrities that won't "endorse" someone just because they are famous and using that to influence their fans. Listening to these so called 'sports reporters' ask these high school drama questions makes me very sad. I wish that I had continued down that path so that I could be there and ask real sports questions.

[@matthewlwood]

I work with and talk with people from the other side of the political aisle every day. Politics never comes up. We just go do what we do.

[@randyrenner7643]

Same here.

[@lawra89]

Patrick Mahomes nails it. I don't even want to know how many people vote for a candidate purely because a celebrity they follow them endorses the candidate.

[@zachn9907]

political/activist questions must be BANNED from these press events!

[@thryce3]

I've always said thst Michael Jordan did more for black people than almost anyone else by shutting up and being great

[@sonoftheredfox]

Jordan's apolitical stance is one of the many characteristics that elevate him beyond that loser LeBron

[@assass7012]

LeBum has the cabal on his side. Jordan just had skill. LeBum couldn't play through a Charlie horse. Jordan scored 47 points while sporting a 102 degree fever. Jordan revolutionized basketball and entertainment, made the number 23 famous, and *made* Space Jam. LeBum rode his coattails by wearing 23 and trying to claim it for himself, and then making a soulless mess of a space jam "sequel". Jordan stays out of overtly political discussions because he recognizes that his influence holds too much weight to convince others to vote for 1 guy when you yourself aren't informed enough and/or don't want to accept money for that. LeBum takes money from China, Biden, Obama, and Cumala. Jordan can actually read, LeBum pretends to read by opening the second page of a book about Malcolm X, berates people for "racism", and then can't say a single thing about the life of Malcolm X. Jordan stayed out of the race riots of 2020, LeBron encouraged his followers to burn cities down.

[@henrystreet6152]

He does that because of money. That’s not something to be proud of. You don’t have to jam your beliefs down people’s throats but simply speaking on something outside of your profession as a public figure isn’t horrible

[@SerenityNow331]

@@henrystreet6152 Fine, but my advice to those athletes or celebrities who choose to speak out would be to educate themselves first before appearing like damn fools. It's just too bad there isn't anyone in Lebron's inner circle to offer him such advice.

[@henrystreet6152]

@@SerenityNow331 I agree with this but y’all have to give up your obsession with LeBron. He wasn’t even a topic here even though I know he’s the antithesis of what’s being discussed in the video.

[@SerenityNow331]

@@henrystreet6152 No obsession. He just happens to a great example of the absurdity surrounding celebrities with nothing valid to say. You could insert any of them. Steph Curry, Steve Kerr, Mark Hammill, Megan Rapinoe, Lady Gaga, etc...

[@Constellasian]

The Patrick Mahomes interview reminded me of the Sean Strickland interview where a LGTBQ reporter asked him about things that had nothing to do with the UFC.

[@steventaylor6881]

Except Sean went scorched earth on that loser 😂 which i loved. And Pat kept it incredibly respectful while saying his position is his business

[@josephfoster5593]

​@@steventaylor6881 yep each response has thier place, they both handled the questions well

[@brothersbreakdownbroadcast1488]

Glad these folks in the spotlight have put their egos aside. Especially listening to a guy like Mahomes basically in a round about way saying “my political opinion shouldn’t be viewed as more important than Bob the maintenance worker from Kansas City.” But he knows it is so he’s not going to utilize his platform to make it so.

[@itskatie2]

Yes Brett, keep influencing in the normal direction! The media is seriously sick and it’s so heartening to see someone young and energetic willing to fight for what’s right.

[@shuckyducky-lu8nc]

Not really influencing. She just brings facts to the table and blasts them with a spotlight for all to see!!!! 🎉🎉🎉😅

[@EmilyOwl666]

Funny how both Mahomes and Clark used the same response. Chefs kiss

[@deltacharlie2463]

Probably the same PR training firm.

[@johnsalem3322]

Two things I have learned in my life. No matter how you may chose to divide people into groups, A) Every group will have it's @-holes. B) Don't judge the entire group by it's @-holes.

[@arielcuster6660]

Dude that’s wisdom.

[@elliemac8571]

Get that printed on a t-shirt 😂

[@oop4819]

I’m VERY glad that we are all on the same page about this. 💀

[@JGMGamer07]

Caitlin Clark is 22 not 27

[@amiyarose9140]

I had to slow it down, but she said, "She is a normal twenty-something year old girl..."

[@steve3803]

She said twenty something, not twenty seven. I had to check myself lol

[@bobbytrevino2066]

Hi!❤😊 I love your podcast and thank you for being such a strong person. I'm a army veteran and I'm just so glad that such young individuals are speaking up for what they believe in!. Keep it up kid! ❤🎉

[@ryanearles2024]

I noticed that when the Media asks these athletes/celebrities if they're voting/endorsing for Kamala Harris, that's how you know the Media is desperate.

[@cheryleaston6820]

He should have answered " is there any questions you would like to ask me about the game of football, if not thank you for coming.

[@silvermanemilard]

This is so refreshing to see.

[@samcohen2483]

I was bullied for not feeding my pet properly, until I discovered Ruff Greenes.

[@Adroit1911]

Wow after 20+ years of PC costumes, people are finally speaking about personal choice, and free will. Thank God the pendulum is swinging back in the opposite direction.

[@amandaprather6573]

Loving your videos. Very logical and well thought out. Thanks for the work you do!

[@paulgardner5079]

Mahommes is from East Texas(Tyler area), so I'm not surprised

[@teresahannasch3420]

What an eloquent response from Caitlin. Love to see it.

[@MelaninSpeakzOut]

This was beautifully done ❤

[@chriswild9941]

YES!!! The snip from the power thirst add was a throw back!! Loved it!! SPPORRTTS~!~~~~

[@psps6623]

Not everything needs an opinion, and when it does......it doesn't need to be public

[@Peanutfiendsblog]

When Reese said "Oh.... wow...!!.???" when the reporter mentioned Kamala... LMAO. That was great.

[@teresahannasch3420]

Had me in stitches! 😂

[@hvp6218]

Angel Reese literally had stank face when the reporter asked her about Kamala Harris.

[@Stein_Gevalia54-45]

That's her natural face though

[@vincedibona4687]

How can you tell through the caked-on makeup?

[@arielcuster6660]

I thought so too. Her entire face said, “Ugh” 😅

[@user-gr5bs8gm8r]

If you haven’t got nothing nice to say don’t say anything at all! Are you all listening to the story?

[@Arcad1010]

@@vincedibona4687her eyes 😂

[@na7h4n34]

it seems like agreeing to disagree is becoming a thing of the past

[@alienJIZ1990]

Keep politics separate. I wouldn't want them endorsing Trump just the same. There's a time and place for that, and the gridiron is not it

[@MegaMyown]

12:43 mark when the crowd starts clapping. Those claps are instructed by the production crews, while they may be some genuine claps, they’re instructed by the production to clap.

[@sharikavergean8341]

I love how you find a way to almost naturally through in your advertisement and make it sound like it belongs. On to the subject I think all celebrities should answer this way.

[@Net1085]

Change the voting age to 25. We don’t trust them to drink responsibly but trust them to make informed decisions about our future. 2:49

[@brookerockar2950]

I’m 22 and I agree with this lol. Pretty much everyone that I know either doesn’t vote or doesn’t do their research. They just listen to the news.

[@Faith_Southers]

That's so annoying. They were making him repeat himself! Ridiculous 🤦‍♀️

[@onege4460]

Most people will SAY Kamala to avoid harassment, but will VOTE Trump.

[@megauser8512]

I sure hope so, because we need Trump back in there!

[@ravenlord4]

Let's see a reporter ask Kamala Harris who the Dolphins should evaluate and pick up as QB to play next week. It's the same principle, right? Or just do the right thing and stick to asking politicians political questions, and athletes sports questions.

[@arielcuster6660]

Oh my goodness that would be hilarious!

[@angeladaniels2377]

You can like an athlete/actor for their talent or a singer for their music without necessarily agreeing with their politics.

[@simex909]

It used to be considered rude to ask someone who they were voting for. People thought your vote was so personal that social pressure shouldn't influence it.

[@sabernard77]

Caitlyn is 22 years old. 😁

[@austincummins7712]

She said "twenty-something years old".... not "twenty-seven years old".

[@gzrgldr8288]

Note to all celebrities...Be Like Mike!

[@chhansen9813]

The most important thing to take out of their responses is their responses is PROOF OF HOW AWFUL THE BIDEN/HARRIS ADMINISTRATION HAS BEEN FOR THIS COUNTRY, PERIOD!

[@stargarnet9139]

hats off to you people who manage to listen to this.

[@PontFlair]

They want to cause division no matter what. Like Mahome is supposed to stop passing Kelce the ball bc of his Swift gf. Trying to grill him like Kingsford.

[@BC92Se7en]

Never surrender, and never apologize. Be yourself, everything else balances out, your damned if you do and damned if you dont so you may as well have fun while your here. Life is to short to worry about what everyone else will think of you. Nothing lasts forever people seem to forget that it also applies to bad things.

[@TheSpiderPan]

Mahomes is great on the field, and handled those questions with grace and class. Proud to live in KC, Missouri and to be a Chiefs fan.

[@Antr707]

They should flip it back to the reporters. Ask them if they should invest in A or B, or should they do their own research instead of taking financial advice from a reporter.

[@Sam_am_i]

I’m glad they’re telling people to do their OWN research. I hope people actually do that, I know an informed American will make the right decision;)🇺🇸

[@ACIDRAIN2142]

Love the power thirst insert.

[@mariusmitre492]

"Pick a side so we could know which one to cancel."

[@angelikabronner1220]

You are so great smart and so wise for a young person

[@MultiSweeney1]

That Powerthirst reference at 3:32 was absolute gold

[@nazariocruz846]

AHHHHH!!! 😂

[@buddyryeSE]

Taylor Swift now has more songwriting material for making another bad decision. 😂

[@kima260]

She’s a 12 year old in a 30 something body. Very immature. Just be a class act

[@victorsalinas4666]

Usher did endorse Kamala. He said he’s voting for her. That’s an endorsement

[@vincedibona4687]

Brett said that. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@mnetzer6777]

Good for Angel and Kaitlen!! Their answers were perfect!!

[@saulgoodman2018]

They're saying this now. Because they are not getting paid anymore.

[@KingTyler5417]

Happy Friday the 13th, Brett!

[@dhruvgeorge]

If someone were to ask me, who I was endorsing, I'd just straight up ask them why it was any of their business. If they were that desperate to find out about my political beliefs, they are more than welcome to stand over my shoulder as I vote

[@MindOverMiller]

8:28 Sports, as defined by Brett Cooper. Athletes “throwing a ball for a living.” 😂 Never change, Brett. Never change.

[@jacksontoelle]

Facts

[@randycliff4045]

Funny that Kamala appears to NOT want freedom of thought on social media. Better hope everyone interviewed gives the correct answers.

[@jironthunder7519]

Maybe the old standby: "Aaaahhhhh SHUDDUP!!! 👋 Needs a comeback

[@xxlordposeidonxx7236]

Ive been saying for a while that Celebrities should be like the Royal Family in terms of they should just be out for public appearances promoting whatever they do and not say anything about their Political Beliefs

[@byMatthius]

I was told growing up "Never trust anything a celebrity promotes."

[@Zaane1291]

Whats ultimately important is not who you vote for, but that you vote period. Educate yourself on what both candidates stand for and choose based on whichever is best for you. Don't just let yourself be guilted into voting for a person whos policy / goals you know nothing about. And if someone has a different opinion than you, THAT IS FINE. You do not need to disown them, or fight them, or try to cancel them, or divorce them just based off of a difference in opinion. Their vote should not ever be considered a personal affront to you, and if you do think of things that way then you need to take a step back and reevaluate your life.

[@da_frecker_channel6375]

Between CC and Angel in anything, I'm always probably going to lean CC's way, but man, Reese's reaction was golden. Loved It!

[@rwwilson21]

CC really knows how to handle the media. She's been showing that this entire season.

[@JeremicahCuriel]

Cc?

[@rwwilson21]

@@JeremicahCuriel caitlin clark

[@Sophiagriffith-v5q]

People who allow themselves to be influenced by those who vote or support celebrities is shameful, they have a good quality of life, they are millionaires, rich, they will never be like the average person who must fight to survive, and not only here but all over the world. I don't understand why Democrats always have to turn to celebrities to get more support, but it's more embarrassing for people who vote because a celebrity told them so.

[@joshbodenhamer8737]

Sneakers are importent to everyone

[@popuri48]

I have to say, I became a Chiefs fan in 2022 and I'm so glad I did. I'm not American, I had no idea which team I was exactly picking. I just knew I liked their spirit on the field, but turns out our players are generally great off the field too. Mahomes especially always knows what to say and seems like a chill, nice guy. Glad to have him as my QB1!

[@BlueDauntless]

I’ve been a Denver Broncos fan my entire life. Still cheer them on even though they suck. I love the Chiefs. And have since their first Super Bowl win. I love Mahomes’s leadership on the field. The play to the last minute attitude. They’re a great team to watch.

[@PurpleGhost666]

​@@BlueDauntlesshow could you love the chiefs they're our division rivals, smh....

[@Duane-r8u]

All of the media only have cowards. Put any in a room with my kitten and my kitten will walk out. Enough said

[@vincedibona4687]

Wait… what?

[@markbollinger1343]

All pro sports leagues need to ban non sports question. The punishment is the company of the reporter gets a 1 yr ban and the presser ends immediately.

[@frippertonics6421]

Most reporters just want to be the one who asks the "gotcha" question. Those reporters probably don't know who Edward R.Murrow was or what real journalism is...

[@Ghostalking]

I wanna go back to a time where people don’t make politics their entire identity and everybody just didn’t really care about candidates but had opinions about policies

[@LaCosechaGaleria]

Honestly, I would've have watched your videos before. Glad that I have, and have subscribed. Enjoying the content!

[@Under_Your_Bed_]

4:23 WHAT THE TRANSITION 😂

[@Anna-i4r8y]

lol it always catches me off guard

[@CheerfullyCynical829]

Ugh nobody cares about her stupid product endorsements.

[@CheerfullyCynical829]

Absolutely nobody cares about these products. Sigh.

[@epresley8324]

🎯I’ve been interested in politics and a conservative since high school but I hate the how toxically polarized our country is. I have a number of friends who vote straight ticket democratically but that doesn’t negate the love, support and encouragement I’ve received from them. We’re supposed to be better than this. We’re supposed to be strong. We’re supposed to act like Americans! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅

[@mallorycarpinski1160]

Go ahead Joy Behar and tell Usher he ain't black if he doesn't make a statement about Kamala. You know you want to.

[@cocadean]

our society has FINALLY begun to exhaust out of the negative energy of cancel culture!

[@gregjorda3080]

Believe it or not but the most inclusive phrase i ever heard was in a military movie..."it takes all types"...

[@freckledfox7308]

It shouldn't matter who or what these "celebrities" support. The media and some of the public don't want to hear the who or why they feel the way they do they want to see if they align with how they think they should vote or feel. I would rather these celebrities keep their opinions to themselves. it's not mine nor anyone else's business.

[@CyGea]

I worked at a restaurant/bar where the owner would kick out anyone who talked politics or religion. Been to more than a few bars with the same policy…on a big sign, behind the bar.

[@SaultoPaul]

"He is an existential threat to the country." Joy Bayhar ...I mean, how does her mind even get there ?!! I FEEL LIKE IM ON CRAZY PILLS !! 💊

[@scrambl3dmegs]

They're trying to get Pat to talk sh*t about his wife on air.

[@popuri48]

Yes, it's disgusting. I've also seen people say Brittany is causing him problems because of that liked post... lol, in a normal world Brittany liking a post of any candidate wouldn't matter at all. It only matters because the left tries to silence the right. So Brittany certainly didn't do anything wrong, and I doubt Mahomes cares.

[@steventaylor6881]

Im 99.99% confident that will never happen lol

[@igloo2158]

Brett is making me so nervous waving her arms around with that coffee so close by. Move it woman!!! 😅

[@topoggio]

“A democracy needs a free press. But to enjoy that membership, you must adhere to your duty as a reporter. Report the facts; don’t be a puppet of those who finance you or the organization you work for. Don’t call yourself a journalist if you’re just an activist.” - @nayibbukele