Martellus Bennett posts emotional letter he wrote to his daughter following Trump win
FOXBORO, MA – SEPTEMBER 18: Martellus Bennett #88 of the New England Patriots celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
With Donald Trump’s win in the U.S. presidential election Tuesday night, the whole country seems to have been tipped on its side, and plenty of reactions have been spreading. Athletes like Martellus Bennett are no exception to this.
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While there are not any direct mentions of Trump or the election, this seems like a very pointed post, and one made in direct reaction to that. There are plenty of people of color who have expressed fear and dismay over Trump’s soon-to-be presidency.
Both Martellus and his brother have quickly made themselves into one of the NFL’s most outspoken figures. And whether or not you agree with Bennett’s specific comments here, this generally seems like a quality way to respond to his daughter’s question about what’s happening in the world. It seems like many can get behind this sort of message, and some others may follow in the tight end’s footsteps.
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