A Democrat is facing fierce blowback for posting his support for the Mexican soccer team in the World Cup.
Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona (D) posted photos of himself and his wife in Mexican soccer jerseys along with hundreds of other fans watching the Mexico versus England match on Sunday.
‘You are a fcking disgrace to America.’
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“Lots of people out in Tucson to watch Mexico take on England. Tucson and La Rosa sure know how to do the World Cup!” he wrote on the X social media platform.
Many critics responded that it was improper for a politician representing Americans to root for another nation’s team.
“It’s your country’s 250th birthday. Where’s your USA jersey?” said Tricia McLaughlin, the former spokesperson for Homeland Security.
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