The Left and the establishment are reeling. They are ready to go to war.
And now a Trump supporter’s been attacked for simply wearing a MAGA hat.
NFL Star Nick Bosa Fined for Wearing “Make America Great Again” Hat During Post-Game Interview
San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa was hit with an $11,255 fine on Saturday for wearing a “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) hat during a post-game interview, according to NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.
Bosa, the team’s standout pass rusher, made headlines after playfully interrupting an on-field interview with quarterback Brock Purdy following the 49ers’ Week 8 victory. While Purdy spoke with reporters, Bosa seized the opportunity to grab attention by pointing to the MAGA slogan emblazoned across his red hat, which was associated with former President Donald Trump’s political campaign.
The fine was imposed due to a violation of the NFL’s uniform and equipment policy. The league’s rules prohibit players from wearing, displaying, or conveying personal messages, whether in writing or illustration, during periods when they are visible to the stadium and television audience. This includes pregame warm-ups, the bench area, and postgame interviews, both on the field and in the locker room. Any messages not pre-approved by the league office are not allowed.
Despite the fine, Bosa appeared unfazed and later acknowledged that he had anticipated the penalty. “Clearly, the nation spoke and we got what we got,” he said, adding that the fine was “well worth it” in his view.
NFL fined 49ers DE Nick Bosa $11,255 for wearing a MAGA hat during last Sunday night’s postgame interviews on NBC. Bosa told reporters that he knew the NFL might fine him, but it was “worth it.”
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 9, 2024
While fines for uniform infractions are typically announced on the Friday following a game, the NFL’s decision to delay Bosa’s fine until after the weekend sparked speculation. According to reports from SF Gate, some believe the league may have intentionally postponed the penalty to avoid accusations of political bias, given that it came just days before the November 5 presidential election.
The enforcement of the uniform policy has raised questions about its consistency. Critics point to instances where the NFL has allowed other forms of political expression. For example, players have been allowed to wear messages related to social justice causes for years. In 2017, the league saw intense controversy over former quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who sparked controversy by kneeling during the national anthem in protest of alleged police brutality.
Colin Kaepernick and Nike revealed their monochromatic “True to 7” jersey to mark the four years that have passed since he first took a knee during the national anthem. pic.twitter.com/8Them9spRD
— ESPN (@espn) September 17, 2020
In 2020, during the height of the Black Lives Matter movement, the NFL gave players the green light to wear slogans like “Stop Hate” and “Black Lives Matter” on their gear. Additionally, players were allowed to add the names of Black individuals involved in high-profile encounters with law enforcement, such as George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, to their helmets.
By the 2021 season, the league further expanded its list of approved social justice messages, which included phrases like “End Racism,” “Inspire Change,” and “Say Their Stories.”
Bosa’s fine, and the timing of it, have only fueled the ongoing debate over the NFL’s policy on political expression and whether it is applied fairly across the board. For now, the 49ers star seems content with his decision, even if it came at a financial cost.
“Clearly, the nation spoke and we got what we got,” Mr. Bosa has said, referring to Donald Trump’s resounding election win on Tuesday, November 5th.
Nick Bosa has been fined $11,255 for wearing a MAGA hat on the field after their win.
"It was well worth it. I don’t think my position on speaking about it is going to change, so clearly the nation spoke. We got what we got." 👏🏼
pic.twitter.com/ov6smN7R33— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) November 9, 2024
The NFL has a history of trying to silence its more conservative players and amplifying its far-Left players. Recently, the NFL left one of its star kickers, Harrison Butker, to dry after he simply gave a speech at a Catholic University for graduation. In the speech, all he did was affirm traditional, Western values of marriage and gender roles.
The NFL decided to release a statement saying that they in no way agree with him and the NFL has nothing to do with the comments that he made. While that’s fine in and of itself, the reality is they do no such thing when a radical Leftist player goes on talking about how much they like dangerous Marxists, like with Colin Kaepernick.
Harrison Butker is not a bigot. If you think he is, you’re the problem, not him. pic.twitter.com/PTxE4syGps
— ℒ𝒶𝓊𝓇𝒶ꨄ (@TALKGlRL) May 20, 2024
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