Antonio Brown has once again sparked headlines, this time by encouraging voter registration in Pennsylvania after previously endorsing Donald Trump for the upcoming presidential election. The former NFL wide receiver made his call to action as Trump prepares to return to Butler, Pennsylvania, the site of a highly publicized assassination attempt just a few months ago.
Trump, along with other prominent Republican figures, is set to speak at a campaign event in Butler, marking a significant moment as it’s the same location where the former president survived a shooting incident, sustaining an injury to his ear during a previous rally. Despite the severity of the incident, Trump has continued to campaign vigorously, with Pennsylvania emerging as a key battleground state for the 2024 election.
Brown, a longtime fan of Trump, took to social media to express his support, even though he has stated he has never personally met the former president. In a recent post, Brown encouraged his followers to not only attend upcoming NFL games but also make sure they are registered to vote.
“Steeler Nation, see you on Sunday at the game,” Brown wrote. “Before then, make sure to sign up to vote in this year’s election. @X makes it easy to find the info, and every vote counts. @elonmusk.”
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In his message, Brown gave a shout-out to X (formerly known as Twitter) and its owner, Elon Musk. The billionaire entrepreneur has also been vocal in his support for Donald Trump, using his platform to openly share his political views. Brown’s message further aligns with Musk’s endorsement, as both have become increasingly vocal about their support for Trump.
The former NFL star has frequently used the hashtag #CTESPN in his social media posts, a combination of the acronym for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a brain condition often linked to repeated head trauma, and ESPN, the popular sports network.
This tag has drawn attention to Brown’s erratic online behavior, which many speculate could be related to the head injuries he sustained during his football career.
Recently, Brown has also made waves by taking jabs at Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce via X. His social media activity has been erratic, yet he remains a polarizing figure due to his fame and outspoken political stances.
Adding more fuel to the fire, Brown shared a direct message he received from JD Vance, Trump’s vice-presidential running mate, further cementing his role in the political conversation. Vance re-shared the photo with Brown’s message, possibly hinting at a future collaboration or endorsement between the two.
While Antonio Brown continues to be a figure of controversy both on and off the field, his foray into politics has only added to the intrigue surrounding him. Once a superstar wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brown has been out of the NFL since 2021, when he famously stormed off the field mid-game, removing his jersey and walking shirtless to the locker room.
Since then, Brown’s life has taken a number of twists and turns, and his latest endorsement of Donald Trump adds yet another layer to his complex persona.
