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In 2017, then-owner Martha Firestone Ford issued a formal statement calling Donald Trump's comments regarding NFL players who kneel during the anthem 'inappropriate' and 'divisive.' She stood on the sidelines with players in a show of unit…
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The Ford family , which owns the Lions, has a long history of contributing to both Republican and Democratic candidates. While individual members have supported GOP causes, the family has not emerged as a primary financier of the MAGA move…
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Lions star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown performed the 'Donald Trump dance' to celebrate a touchdown during a game against the Washington Commanders attended by Donald Trump. St. Brown later stated he did it because he saw other players…
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Lions President Rod Wood joined other Michigan sports executives in signing a statement objecting to proposed legislative changes that would restrict voting access in the state, a move often associated with post-2020 election MAGA policy p…
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The Ford family, which owns the Lions, has a long history of contributing to both Republican and Democratic candidates. While individual members have supported GOP causes, the family has not emerged as a primary financier of the MAGA movement specifically.
Notes: Ownership typically favors establishment-leaning candidates over populist insurgents.
The lack of concentrated MAGA-specific funding from the controlling family suggests a traditional corporate-political alignment rather than a MAGA-specific one.
President Donald Trump attended a Detroit Lions game in November 2025. While his presence was a major media event, the team maintained a standard professional protocol for a visiting dignitary.
Notes: Trump received a mixed reaction from the crowd, including boos.
The team's hosting of the event is a neutral institutional requirement, though it provided the backdrop for the St. Brown celebration.
Lions star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown performed the 'Donald Trump dance' to celebrate a touchdown during a game against the Washington Commanders attended by Donald Trump. St. Brown later stated he did it because he saw other players doing it and thought it was 'cool,' though he apologized if it offended anyone.
Notes: The celebration was widely amplified by the Trump campaign's 'War Room' account.
While the player framed it as a trend-based celebration rather than a formal endorsement, the act provided significant cultural visibility for the MAGA movement during a live broadcast attended by Trump himself.
Lions President Rod Wood joined other Michigan sports executives in signing a statement objecting to proposed legislative changes that would restrict voting access in the state, a move often associated with post-2020 election MAGA policy priorities.
Notes: The statement emphasized that 'government must support equitable access' to the ballot.
The team's leadership actively lobbied against a core legislative priority of the MAGA-aligned wing of the GOP in Michigan.
The Detroit Lions partnered with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (a frequent target of MAGA election-related criticism) to promote voter awareness and protect election integrity ahead of the 2020 election.
Notes: The initiative included using Ford Field as a site for election-related activities.
Aligning with a Democratic official on election processes during a period of high MAGA skepticism toward those processes indicates a rejection of MAGA election narratives.
Following her condemnation of Trump, Martha Ford reportedly asked players not to kneel during the anthem, promising instead to provide financial support for the players' social justice causes if they stood.
Notes: This represents a middle-ground approach to the anthem controversy.
This action shows a desire to avoid the specific 'kneeling' optic (which was a major MAGA grievance) while still supporting the underlying social justice goals that MAGA figures often opposed.
During a 2017 game against the Falcons, multiple Lions players knelt while others, including the owner, linked arms in a direct response to Donald Trump's 'son of a bitch' comments regarding protesting players.
Notes: The protest was specifically cited by players as a reaction to the President's words.
The collective action of the team was a high-profile rejection of the President's attempt to dictate NFL conduct.
In 2017, then-owner Martha Firestone Ford issued a formal statement calling Donald Trump's comments regarding NFL players who kneel during the anthem 'inappropriate' and 'divisive.' She stood on the sidelines with players in a show of unity against the President's rhetoric.
Notes: This was a pivotal moment in the team's public relationship with the Trump administration.
Direct condemnation of a sitting President's specific policy/rhetorical stance by the team's highest leadership is a strong anti-MAGA signal.