From OutKick · Bobby Burack · · 1m 10s
Le Batard calls athletes obligated to oppose Trump
Le Batard claims NFL stars must publicly oppose Trump's college sports bill.
In brief
Le Batard claims NFL stars must publicly oppose Trump's college sports bill. Dan Le Batard says athletes like Patrick Mahomes must oppose Trump's Protect College Sports Act. Originally reported by OutKick.
Le Batard's standard
Le Batard says athletes should speak up for what they agree with or stay silent.
“Speak up for what I agree with or shut up and play ball”
Mahomes avoids political comments
Mahomes declined to oppose Trump's Protect College Sports Act or endorse a presidential candidate.
“I don't want to pressure anyone to vote for a certain president”
Le Batard's hypocrisy
Le Batard accused ESPN of favoring white talent but has a Miami office and hired Howard Bryant after domestic violence arrest.
“He later called on other companies not to employ people accused of domestic violence”
Le Batard's moral framework
Le Batard sees silence as complicity with Trump's legislation and demands athletes speak out.
“You've got a lot of power ... do you want to participate in the adult games, or do you just want to play football?”
Mahomes' stance
Mahomes says he doesn't believe it's his place to shift public opinion on gun control.
“I continue to educate myself”
Le Batard's contradictions
Le Batard criticized ESPN's hiring but has a Miami office and hired Howard Bryant after domestic violence arrest.
“He later called on other companies not to employ people accused of domestic violence”
Le Batard's hypocrisy
Le Batard claims athletes must oppose Trump but has been silent on his own contradictions.
“Le Batard is a hypocrite”
Here's the gist
Dan Le Batard says athletes like Patrick Mahomes must oppose Trump's Protect College Sports Act.
