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In February 2020, Jerry Rice appeared at the White House and publicly praised President Donald Trump for his decision to pardon former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr. Rice stated, "I think with Eddie and what he has accomplis…
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Rice maintains a close personal and professional relationship with Eddie DeBartolo Jr., a figure who has been publicly embraced by Donald Trump and whose pardon was a high-profile 'law and order' event for the Trump administration.
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Jerry Rice engaged in direct advocacy with the Trump administration, joining a contingent of former players to successfully lobby for a presidential pardon for Eddie DeBartolo Jr., who had pleaded guilty in a 1998 gambling fraud case.
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Following initial criticism, Rice pivoted his stance in September 2016, stating on social media: "I support @Kaepernick7 for bringing awareness for injustice in this country. He has my support."
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Rice maintains a close personal and professional relationship with Eddie DeBartolo Jr., a figure who has been publicly embraced by Donald Trump and whose pardon was a high-profile 'law and order' event for the Trump administration.
While personal loyalty is the primary driver, the association serves as a bridge to the Trump political orbit, particularly through the shared effort to secure the 2020 pardon.
The San Francisco 49ers Foundation announced... Jerry Rice will serve as honorary chairman.
Jerry Rice engaged in direct advocacy with the Trump administration, joining a contingent of former players to successfully lobby for a presidential pardon for Eddie DeBartolo Jr., who had pleaded guilty in a 1998 gambling fraud case.
Successful direct lobbying of the Trump White House indicates a level of access and cooperation with the administration's inner circle on specific executive matters.
Rice... spoke Tuesday at the White House, where he and others had lobbied Trump for the pardon.
In February 2020, Jerry Rice appeared at the White House and publicly praised President Donald Trump for his decision to pardon former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr. Rice stated, "I think with Eddie and what he has accomplished... we talked about that and I think the President agreed with us."
Notes: Rice was part of a group of NFL legends who personally lobbied the President for this pardon.
Direct public praise for a sitting President's executive action, delivered at the White House, is a strong pro-alignment signal. While the motivation was personal/professional loyalty to DeBartolo, the public alignment with Trump's use of power is significant.
Former NFL star Jerry Rice on Tuesday praised President Donald Trump for his pardon of ex-49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr.
Rice has been involved in lobbying efforts for health insurance and annual salaries for Pro Football Hall of Famers, though he clarified he was not a formal board member of the specific group leading the 2018 boycott threat.
This is a labor/professional advocacy issue that does not have a direct MAGA or anti-MAGA alignment, though it involves lobbying political and institutional structures.
Rice released a statement on Tuesday to clarify that he is not a board member... [but] supports Hall of Famers’ cause.
Following initial criticism, Rice pivoted his stance in September 2016, stating on social media: "I support @Kaepernick7 for bringing awareness for injustice in this country. He has my support."
This represents a counter-signal to his previous 'All Lives Matter' stance, showing a willingness to align with social justice movements that are typically opposed by the MAGA base.
Jerry Rice Says He Supports Colin Kaepernick's Protests After Initial Criticism
In 2016, Jerry Rice criticized Colin Kaepernick's decision to kneel during the national anthem, tweeting: "All lives matter. So much going on in this world today. Can we all just get along! Colin, I respect your stance but don't disrespect the Flag."
Notes: Rice later partially walked back these comments, but the initial stance aligned with MAGA-favored rhetoric regarding the flag and 'All Lives Matter'.
The use of 'All Lives Matter' and the framing of anthem protests as 'disrespecting the flag' are core rhetorical pillars of the MAGA movement's cultural platform.
Jerry Rice says 'All lives matter,' tells Kap 'don't disrespect the flag'