The Steelers responded to angry fans after the team received complaints concerning the Rudolph Mason quarterrière and the special teams, Captain Miles Killebrew, attended a rally organized by President Donald Trump in West Mifflin, Penn. Last week.
The appearance led to a rapid reaction from fans and seasonal subscription holders, and prompted the organization to send an email explaining that the players, old and current, “make their own individual decisions”, The Post-Gazette Pittsburgh reported.
Trump was in Pennsylvania for a rally at the American steel plant in West Mifflin, and the former Great Rocky Bleier des Steelers also joined the trio on stage.
“We appreciate that you take the time to share your reflections with us. As a appreciated fans, your voice is an essential element of what makes our Steelers community and our fans base so strong,” said email. “We understand that a recent Pittsburgh gathering has generated a range of reactions from our fans base. Our alumni and current players make their own individual decisions that reflect their point of view, and they do not necessarily represent the opinion of the entire Pittsburgh’s Steelers organization.
“Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your passion and your continuous support from the team.”
Despite the Rooney family, who owns the Steelers, being strong democratic supporters, several former Steelers players appeared during gatherings for the president.
In October, Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell were on site during a Trump gathering in Latrobe, Penn.
Bleier called Trump as “president of the fame of fame” when he presented him a jersey n ° 47 on the custom during the rally on Friday and declared it “honorary steeler”.
Killebrew said on stage: “May God bless you, President Trump”, when he is invited to speak by the president.
Trump invited the three Steelers on stage and predicted that Rudolph would be “the guy” for Pittsburgh while the team is waiting for Ardgers Rodgers make a decision.
