Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) received massive online backlash for a comment about the NFL playoffs that numerous critics compared to communism.
The Texas Republican suggested the NFL “level the playing field” by holding the playoffs in domed stadiums.
As a result, the league would punish teams who perform better in the regular season by not allowing them to play home games in the playoffs if their stadium is outdoors.
To level the playing field, shouldn’t NFL playoffs be held in domed stadiums?
— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) January 19, 2026
Many of the comments compared Cornyn’s suggestion to DEI, communism, and un-American.
“To level the playing field.”
JOHN CORNYN WANTS WOKE DEI FOOTBALL!
— Olivia Julianna (@0liviajulianna) January 19, 2026
Continue reading
Join the conversation!
Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!