Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph and special teams captain Miles Killebrew received criticism for joining President Trump on stage at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Trump held a rally at the U.S. Steel plant in West Mifflin last week.
The franchise got complaints about the appearance from fans and season ticket holders.
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However, the Steelers defended its players.
The team said both former and current players “make their own individual decisions.”
Former Steelers running back Rocky Bleier also joined Trump on stage.
The current players also defended their decision.
Mason Rudolph, Miles Killebrew Respond to Backlash for Attending Trump Rally: ‘I’m Not Apologetic’ #Steelers #NFL https://t.co/4rzoRoDpRd
— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) June 3, 2025
Per Steelers Now:
“There’s backlash every day you look on social media,”
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