Rant or Rave Wednesday

NFL QB Mahomes Sets an Example for Celebrities on Politics

There are a plethora of rants I could focus on this week, including Kamala Harris’ disastrous post-debate interview and the second assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. However, since many of my recent articles have been rants, I really wanted to offer the readers a rave, and the Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback offered me this opportunity with his statement last week on the upcoming election. With the abundance of negative reporting, stories like these need to be highlighted.

During a press conference last Wednesday, a reporter asked Mahomes about the contentious presidential campaign season, seeking for the famous Quarterback to either endorse or denounce one of the candidates. His astute response was reminiscent of Michael Jordan’s, ‘Republicans buy sneakers too’ comment rendered decades prior. Mahomes said that he didn’t want his “platform to be used to endorse a candidate.” He urged the public to “get registered to vote” and “to do their own research.” How refreshing – A celebrity advising people to think for themselves in a world where we are incessantly and forcefully told what to think and how to think, particularly by those in the upper economic echelon.

This comes on the heels of his wife simply liking a few posts on social media last month, one that included the phrase, “Trump-Vance 2024.” This provoked a fury of harsh criticism for Brittany Mahomes – many of whom were Taylor Swift fans, prompting Brittany to respond during a podcast with the now infamous, “I don’t give a f— about what people have to say about me anymore” statement.

Swift is no stranger to political involvement. She outwardly supported Biden in 2020 and right after the debate between Trump and Harris, she announced an endorsement of the VP with a lengthy post on Instagram. Critics of the pop star’s stance say that the post was probably written by a team prior to the debate since it was given just minutes after the debate ended. Pundits argue whether Swift’s endorsement will sway voters’ minds. There’s no way to know how much this will influence the electorate, but young people are, indeed, influenced by celebrities in a myriad of ways, including who to vote for.

It’s very difficult to take advice from celebrities, who because of their high positions and exorbitant salaries, are not forced to suffer the consequences of reckless and irresponsible policies proposed by either party. That is why I applaud Mahomes’ response during his press conference. In his statement, he went on to urge voters to “make the best decision for them and their family.” Yes, Mr. Mahomes, you are 100% correct. The cost and burden of unfettered illegal immigration and terrible economic policies do not affect Taylor Swift as she flies around in her private jet surrounded by people catering to her every need. It does, however, strongly affect the average American family, who are struggling to pay their bills and provide for their children.

Many celebrities are so far removed from the plight of the average American citizen, so I find it insulting when they direct those they influence, including our youth, to support a particular candidate for office. In fact, in this country, America’s youth and even many adults have chosen to idolize and worship celebrities, when we should be giving reverence to those who truly matter – military men and women, police officers, firefighters, teachers, sanitation workers, truck drivers, and many others who contribute to the existence of a functioning society. You can certainly admire the hard work and dedication a sports figure like Patrick Mahomes exemplifies, but we, as a society, need to understand the roles of people who directly impact our lives. I think Patrick Mahomes understands this, and I applaud his meaningful response.

 

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