# Le Batard calls athletes obligated to oppose Trump

> Le Batard claims NFL stars must publicly oppose Trump's college sports bill.
- Title: Le Batard calls athletes obligated to oppose Trump · OutKick
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: dan le batard, patrick mahomes, protect college sports act, trump, chiefs, nfl, fox news, news, politics, Batard, calls, athletes
- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/dan-le-batard-thinks-patrick-mahomes-athletes-obligated-oppose-trump-protect-college-sports
- Author: Bobby Burack
- Published: 2026-10-13T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dan le batard, patrick mahomes, protect college sports act, trump, chiefs, nfl, fox news, news, politics
## 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
## Key takeaway

Dan Le Batard says athletes like Patrick Mahomes must oppose Trump's Protect College Sports Act.