Nick Bosa flaunted a “Make America Great Again” hat following the team’s win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football just days ahead of the 2024 election.
NBC sideline reporter Melissa Stark was in the midst of interviewing quarterback Brock Purdy, tight end George Kittle, and running back Isaac Guerendo when Bosa decided to throw on his cap and show his support for former president Trump.
He did not say a word, just pointed to his white and gold MAGA cap before running off camera.
“Alright, Nick Bosa with a message there,” Stark said as she went back to her interview.
His teammates did not comment on the stunt.
Taking to the podium after the game, Nick Bosa was asked about showing off the hat and whether it was a “political statement” ahead of the Nov. 5 election.
“I’m not gonna talk too much about it, but I think it’s an important time,” Bosa said.
Nick Bosa on his MAGA hat statement: “I’m not gonna talk too much about it, but I think it’s an important time.” pic.twitter.com/NgHx6GJcH6 https://t.co/o9ZGmUse87
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 28, 2024
Not many NFL players have come out to state their political affiliation.
The only other notable one is Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, who endorsed Trump earlier this year.
The former Ohio State defensive end was picked second overall by the 49ers in 2019. He went viral after Trump gave him a shout-out and told him to “always stay true to yourself.”
“Big Talent! San Francisco will embrace you, but most importantly, always stay true to yourself. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump posted on X — formally Twitter.
Back then, Nick Bosa stated he was forced to delete some tweets expressing his support for President Trump.
“I had to,” he told ESPN. “There is a chance I might end up in San Francisco.”
Nick Bosa Didn’t Delete Tweets Fast Enough
San Francisco 49ers defensive star Nick Bosa interrupted teammates’ post-win interviews wearing a cap promoting his support of Donald Trump.
Bosa’s public endorsement of Trump elicited quite a reaction on social media, with many noting the irony of the support it received from the same people who wanted politics out of sports.
When the 49ers star first got into the league, he deleted tweets showing support for Trump because he may end up playing for San Francisco.
One of those tweets was a statement in which he called former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick a “clown” for kneeling during the national anthem.
Kaepernick was told to keep politics out of sports only so that the same people could cheer politics in sports with Nick Bosa.
