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NFL legend Lawrence Taylor has ruffled some feathers by showing support for Donald Trump.
On Saturday, Trump held a rally in New Jersey, and the NY Giants great came out to endorse the former President for the upcoming elections.
“I grew up a Democrat, and I’ve always been a Democrat until I met this man right here.”
“Nobody in my family will ever vote for a Democrat again.”
BREAKING: Trump Brings NFL Legends Lawrence Taylor and Ottis Anderson Up on Stage in New Jersey: “I grew up a Democrat and I’ve always been a Democrat until I met this man right here.” WATCH pic.twitter.com/nRKzxIrU0J
— Simon Ateba (@simonateba) May 12, 2024
It is worth noting that Trump has personally known Taylor since he played with the Giants.
When Lawrence Taylor was 24, and he fighting with the Giants, Donald Trump gave him $1M to play for the Generals five years later (in 1988).
The Giants wound up paying Trump back and the Generals of course weren’t around by 1988.
But LT knew Trump at 24. https://t.co/9qTNcYeGMn
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) May 12, 2024
Of course, it didn’t take long for people to become angry with Taylor for endorsing Trump.
Generally, in any subject other than football, taking life advice from Lawrence Taylor is a bad idea. https://t.co/4Jw5GsNt7Z
— Jason Cole (@JasonCole62) May 12, 2024
Greatest defensive player of all time. Not a good human being. His judgement off the field has always been pretty awful. https://t.co/egzdMTusMn
— David Kippe (@DavidTVF) May 12, 2024
Expect a lot more athletes to get criticized when they choose to endorse a certain candidate ahead of the election in Novemner.