In the realm of politics, renowned Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes decides to withhold his endorsement for both President Trump and Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Following a Sunday at the US Open with his spouse Brianna, teammate Travis Kelce, and artist Taylor Swift, who advocated for Harris in her presidential bid on social media on Tuesday night, Mahomes was inquired about the previous president's link with the three-time Super Bowl champion and his wife.
"I don't wish for my dwelling and my podium to serve as an endorsement for a candidate or whatever, regardless of the stance," the two-time league MVP stated at his routine media event on Wednesday.
"I believe my role is to inform individuals to register to vote. It's to inform people to carry out their own investigation and subsequently make their finest choice for them and their family."
"Each time I'm on this stage and I'm inquired these questions, I'll recurrently refer back to that since I think that's what makes America so fantastic," Mahomes mentioned.
On Wednesday, Trump appeared on Fox News and was inquired about Swift's Harris endorsement.
"In reality, I prefer Mrs. Mahomes a lot better, should you need to know the truth. She is a big Trump supporter. I was not a Taylor Swift fan," Trump stated.
Mahomes was inquired if he had pondered over Trump, specifically mentioning his wife's name.
"No. I think at the end of the day, it's about me and my family and how we deal with other people," Mahomes replied.
"I believe you see that Brianna does a great deal in the community. I do a great deal in the community to assist in elevating individuals and provide other alternatives for people to use their voice."
"In the political climate, folks are going to use stuff here and there, but I can't allow that to affect how I go about my business every single day and live my life - and strive to live it to the best of my ability," he stated.
Mahomes was inquired repeatedly about his name being invoked in the political sphere in an election year.
"I've grown up with individuals from various aspects of life and every background. I consider the finest aspect of a football locker room, and essentially how I've grown up in baseball locker rooms is individuals can come together and achieve one thing and achieve a common goal."
"I believe if we can do that as a nation, I believe we can get the finest out of every other. I consider that's something that I do every single day. Whenever I'm hanging out with anyone, I'm not considering their political views or anything like that. I'm considering the individuals and how they deal with other individuals, and I was with a lot of great people this weekend."
Mahomes and the Chiefs face the Cincinnati Bengals at home on Sunday.
Mahomes is known for his involvement in the community, using his platform to encourage people to vote and provide opportunities for others to utilize their voice. (contains 'sport' implied in 'football locker room')
Despite his soccer stardom, Mahomes maintains a focus on fostering inclusivity and unity in his personal life, disregarding political views and instead valuing individuals and their relationships. (contains 'sport' implied in 'soccer stardom')
