Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate took to Twitter Wednesday to address a controversy that arose over a picture of the receiver and his wife wearing “Make America Great Again” hats.
Is this a joke? We 100% did not wear MAGA hats our wedding weekend in Mexico for our wedding. And I 100000000000% don't support trump.
— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) March 15, 2017
For those counting, that’s 10 billion percent, which is a lot. It’s a visceral reaction to what was a stupid controversy by any objective measure — though Tate did clarify that he wore the hat a year ago at a Trump golf course.
Especially after all those poor performances at the debates.I did wear a hat about a year ago at a golf tourney at trump national. That's it
— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) March 15, 2017
Ironically, one year ago today was the Florida, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio GOP Primaries, four of which were won by Trump. His victory in the Florida primary was considered a knockout blow for Sen. Marco Rubio, who ended his campaign that night.
Ultimately, Tate has the right to his own political views. Whether he supported, flirted with supporting or was altogether against President Trump shouldn’t matter, though it’s unsurprising that people care so much about it.