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In March 2025, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins visited Donald Trump in the Oval Office. The meeting was documented with a photo-op, signaling a high-level personal and symbolic connection between the athlete and the President.
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Cousins has frequently cited his father, Don Cousins , a prominent pastor, as his primary influence. His father's ministry and Kirk's own public testimony emphasize traditionalist Christian values that form the backbone of the MAGA movemen…
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Kirk Cousins played a round of golf with Donald Trump at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, in June 2017. Cousins later described the experience as a 'unique opportunity' to see the office of the Presidency up close.
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Cousins has frequently cited his father, Don Cousins, a prominent pastor, as his primary influence. His father's ministry and Kirk's own public testimony emphasize traditionalist Christian values that form the backbone of the MAGA movement's evangelical support.
Notes: His father is a lead pastor at Discovery Church in Orlando.
Cousins' identity is inextricably linked to a specific brand of Midwestern/Southern evangelicalism that has become the primary demographic engine of the MAGA movement.
The Atlanta Falcons quarterback has been influenced by his Christian pastor dad
In March 2025, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins visited Donald Trump in the Oval Office. The meeting was documented with a photo-op, signaling a high-level personal and symbolic connection between the athlete and the President.
Notes: This occurred shortly after Trump's second inauguration.
A private meeting in the Oval Office with a sitting President is a high-signal event. While athletes often visit the White House as part of championship teams, this was an individual visit, suggesting a personal or political alignment.
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins meets with President Trump in Oval Office
Kirk Cousins joins President Trump for Oval Office photo op
Cousins is frequently cited in sports media as one of the most openly conservative active quarterbacks in the NFL, with a fanbase that significantly overlaps with conservative and MAGA-leaning demographics in the Midwest and South.
Notes: This is a measure of cultural positioning rather than a specific policy vote.
Cultural positioning and 'brand' alignment are key components of political identity. Cousins' public persona as a 'traditionalist' is a strong secondary indicator of MAGA alignment.
Kirk Cousins Lets NFL Fans Know Where He Stands Politically
During the 2020 social justice protests in the NFL, Cousins maintained a neutral, faith-based stance, focusing on 'unity' and 'prayer' rather than endorsing specific political movements like Black Lives Matter, which drew criticism from some teammates.
Notes: This 'silence' or 'neutrality' was often interpreted by critics as a refusal to oppose the status quo.
In the context of the 2020 NFL season, a refusal to explicitly back BLM or take a knee was often viewed as a conservative signal, though Cousins framed it as staying out of politics.
Kirk Cousins Has Made It Very Clear Which Way He Leans Politically
In 2019, then-President Trump called Cousins to congratulate him on a victory over the New York Giants. Cousins publicly discussed the call, expressing appreciation for the President's interest in his performance.
Notes: Cousins was the quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings at the time.
While a congratulatory call is common, Cousins' willingness to publicize and speak positively about the interaction during a highly polarized period of Trump's presidency suggests a level of comfort with the MAGA leader.
Kirk Cousins explains his phone call with President Trump
Kirk Cousins played a round of golf with Donald Trump at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, in June 2017. Cousins later described the experience as a 'unique opportunity' to see the office of the Presidency up close.
Notes: Cousins was playing for the Washington Redskins at the time.
While Cousins framed the event as non-partisan, choosing to spend leisure time with Trump early in his first term established a long-standing rapport that aligns with other pro-MAGA signals.
Kirk Cousins played golf with Donald Trump last weekend