Bosa flashed the MAGA hat after the game but didn't speak much about it
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San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa appeared to double down on his support for former President Trump on Monday after he flashed a Make America Great Again hat after the team’s win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Bosa pulled the move as Brock Purdy was set to talk to NBC’s Melissa Stark. Bosa came up behind them with the white hat and pointed to it.
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San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Nick Bosa after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Oct. 6, 2024. (Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images)
"I’m not gonna talk too much about it, but I think it’s an important time," Bosa said after the game. He wouldn’t elaborate further.
He shared a screenshot of the moment on his Instagram account along with a collage of several other photos from the night.
But Bosa’s support for Trump sparked a major social media freakout.
Brock Purdy, George Kittle and Isaac Guerendo join Melissa Stark to reflect on the 49ers victory over the Cowboys, and the trio get presented championship belts for National Tight Ends Day. pic.twitter.com/s9O2qLOHxM
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) October 28, 2024
all brazen when you pop up in your teammates’ post game interview, but ducked the smoke when it comes time to stand on business by yourself.
— Ashley Nicole Moss (@AshNicoleMoss) October 28, 2024
embarassssssingggggggg https://t.co/wD9647XjBg
what an absolute coward https://t.co/F7OkGRngvR
— sean yoo (@SeanYoo) October 28, 2024
Idk how his teammates of color can even look at him. https://t.co/coNXpwet4k
— Anna Horford (@AnnaHorford) October 28, 2024
When Kaepernick was putting forward his views, and giving sermons and explanations, Trump supporters said we had to keep politics out of sports. Where is that same energy for Bosa? Or is this one of those privilege things that's too uncomfortable to talk about? https://t.co/SFd3bb2LSW
— Ryan Conway (@RJConway92) October 28, 2024
This is the opposite of standing on business and actually pretty cowardly. Why not stand by something you’re passionate about if it means that much to you? https://t.co/ypPJZmTIyM
— David Dennis Jr. (@DavidDTSS) October 28, 2024
Now I want the Niners to win the Super Bowl just so Nick Bosa has to go meet President Kamala Harris at the White House.
— Feodor Chin 🇺🇸❄️ (@FeoChin) October 28, 2024
Can we keep politics out of sports
— 𝙻̷𝚞̷𝚜̷ 📯 (@Theylovelus) October 28, 2024
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa speaks at a news conference after the Dallas Cowboys game in Santa Clara, California, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
It was one of a few instances of active NFL players outright supporting a presidential candidate this election season. Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker also endorsed Trump earlier this year, while Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Thomas Booker IV has stumped for Vice President Kamala Harris.
San Francisco won the game 30-24, thanks to a 21-point third quarter.
Bosa had three tackles, a sack and three QB hits.
The four-time Pro Bowler had 3.5 sacks and 25 tackles going into the game against the Cowboys. The 49ers improved to 4-4 on the year.
Nick Bosa of the San Francisco 49ers on the sideline during the NFC Divisional playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on Jan. 22, 2023, in Santa Clara, California. (Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
Bosa has been a longtime supporter of Trump, going back to before he was in the NFL. He revealed in 2019 that he cleansed his X account of Trump posts and Colin Kaepernick criticism over fears he may not be fully embraced by the city of San Francisco should he get drafted by the 49ers.
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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.
