Former President Donald Trump took time from his duties to publicly criticize NFL team owners for not selecting quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Sanders, son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, was projected as a top-five pick but experienced a significant slide, ultimately being chosen by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round at 144th overall.
Trump expressed his frustration on Truth Social, questioning the decision-making of NFL owners and highlighting Sanders’ athletic pedigree. He wrote, “What is wrong with NFL owners, are they STUPID? Deion Sanders was a great college football player, and was even greater in the NFL. He’s also a very good coach, streetwise and smart! Therefore, Shedeur, his quarterback son, has PHENOMENAL GENES, and is all set for Greatness. He should be ‘picked’ IMMEDIATELY by a team that wants to WIN. Good luck Shedeur, and say hello to your wonderful father!”
During Monday’s White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about the matter, specifically if Trump deserved credit for the pick, and she had this response…
