NFL’s Harrison Butker, Nick Bosa, in the Spotlight for Supporting Trump, Fortunate They’re Not Being Treated Like Colin Kaepernick

They are among the few high-profile players to publicly wade into the presidential election.

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Harrison Butker, #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs, reacts after an extra point in the first quarter of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium October 27, 2024 at Las Vegas, Nevada. Candice Ward/Getty Images

Fox News host Laura Ingraham once told NBA superstar LeBron James to “Shut Up and Dribble” and not talk politics. This year, she said Kansas City placekicker Harrison Butker showed “courage” for publicly endorsing President Trump in the upcoming presidential election and she hasn’t complained about Nick Bosa promoting a “Make America Great Again” hat after a recent NFL game. The double standard is not going unnoticed.

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