Trump Criticized for Comments on Football

Former President Donald Trump faced backlash after revealing on the 'Bussin' With The Boys' podcast that he disliked playing football due to the physicality of the sport and concerns about being tackled by players from 'bad neighborhoods,' comments many deemed racially insensitive. Critics, including rapper Plies, mocked Trump for his perceived lack of masculinity in his reasoning. Despite this, Trump reflected on his past as a tight end and expressed a near-purchase of the Buffalo Bills in 2014, which he lost to Terry Pegula, underscoring his ongoing interest in football. His remarks come as he campaigns for the presidency again, potentially alienating some voters who value traditional masculine traits associated with American football. Trump's comments have ignited discussions about race and masculinity in sports, further complicating his public persona.