Overall Index 41.0 Not MAGA

Sports Teams

79.9 MAGA

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area that competes in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the AFC East division.

Website https://www.patriots.com/

Updated Apr 08, 2026

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Strongest Signal

Leadership alignment

Apr 19, 2017

Pro-MAGA
9 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Owner Robert Kraft's $1 Million Donation to Trump Inaugural Committee

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft donated $1 million to Donald Trump's presidential inaugural committee in 2017. This significant financial contribution established a direct link between the team's top leadership and the MAGA adminis…

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Leadership Role

Jul 13, 2025

Pro-MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Robert Kraft's Continued Social Ties with Donald Trump

Robert Kraft has maintained a visible personal relationship with Donald Trump, including flying on Air Force One and attending social events at Mar-a-Lago. In July 2025, Kraft was spotted with Trump in a private suite at the FIFA Club Worl…

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Strongest Pro-MAGA

Public Statement

Nov 07, 2016

Pro-MAGA
8 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Bill Belichick's Letter of Support to Donald Trump

On the eve of the 2016 election, Donald Trump read a letter from then-Patriots head coach Bill Belichick at a rally, in which Belichick praised Trump's 'leadership' and 'toughness.' Belichick later confirmed he wrote the letter, stating it…

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Strongest Not MAGA

Policy Action

Jan 11, 2021

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Bill Belichick Declines Presidential Medal of Freedom Post-Jan 6

Following the events of January 6, 2021 , Bill Belichick declined to accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump, citing a 'responsibility to the team and country' and a shift in the political climate.

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Pro-MAGA
5 (63%)
Neutral
2 (25%)
Not MAGA
1 (13%)

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Leadership Role

Jul 13, 2025

Pro-MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Robert Kraft's Continued Social Ties with Donald Trump

Robert Kraft has maintained a visible personal relationship with Donald Trump, including flying on Air Force One and attending social events at Mar-a-Lago. In July 2025, Kraft was spotted with Trump in a private suite at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Notes: Kraft has often cited Trump's support after the passing of his wife, Myra Kraft, as the basis for the bond.

Agent rationale

Ongoing social proximity to the movement's leader by the team owner suggests a lack of opposition and a level of personal alignment.

Sources

  1. Boston.com (Jul 13, 2025)

    Brady was also spotted at MetLife Stadium with Robert Kraft... in Donald Trump’s suite.

Donations

Nov 01, 2024

Neutral
3 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Robert Kraft's Bipartisan Political Giving

While Kraft has supported Trump, he also has a history of donating to Democratic candidates and causes, including the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, which often aligns with broader institutional DEI goals.

Notes: Kraft's giving is often described as pragmatic and relationship-based.

Agent rationale

Contextualizes the MAGA support as part of a broader, sometimes neutral or bipartisan, corporate strategy.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets (Nov 01, 2024)

    Donations to both Republican and Democratic committees over several decades.

Policy Action

Jan 11, 2021

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Bill Belichick Declines Presidential Medal of Freedom Post-Jan 6

Following the events of January 6, 2021, Bill Belichick declined to accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump, citing a 'responsibility to the team and country' and a shift in the political climate.

Notes: This marked a significant public pivot from his 2016 support.

Agent rationale

Declining the nation's highest civilian honor specifically due to the actions of the MAGA leader is a clear anti-MAGA signal.

Sources

  1. ESPN (Jan 11, 2021)

    Belichick said... 'the decision has been made not to move forward with the award.'

Public Statement

Sep 24, 2017

Neutral
4 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Robert Kraft's Criticism of Trump's 'Sons of Bitches' Comments

In 2017, Robert Kraft issued a statement saying he was 'deeply disappointed' by Donald Trump's comments regarding NFL players kneeling during the national anthem, defending the players' right to peaceful protest.

Notes: This was a rare instance of Kraft publicly breaking with Trump on policy/rhetoric.

Agent rationale

Shows that while the owner is a donor, the entity maintains independence on specific cultural issues affecting its workforce.

Sources

  1. NFL.com (Sep 24, 2017)

    I am deeply disappointed by the tone of the comments made by the President on Friday.

Associations & Advocacy

Apr 19, 2017

Pro-MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Patriots' Frequent White House Visits During Trump Term

The Patriots visited the Trump White House following their Super Bowl LI victory. While some players boycotted, the team leadership and a significant portion of the roster participated, maintaining a traditional relationship with the administration.

Notes: The 2019 visit was smaller but still occurred.

Agent rationale

Participation in White House ceremonies is standard, but the Patriots were frequently cited by Trump as a 'great team' and 'friends,' reinforcing the association.

Sources

  1. New York Times (Apr 19, 2017)

    Trump Welcomes Patriots to White House, but Many Players Stay Away.

Leadership alignment

Apr 19, 2017

Pro-MAGA
9 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Owner Robert Kraft's $1 Million Donation to Trump Inaugural Committee

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft donated $1 million to Donald Trump's presidential inaugural committee in 2017. This significant financial contribution established a direct link between the team's top leadership and the MAGA administration.

Notes: FEC filings confirmed the donation from Kraft Group/Robert Kraft.

Agent rationale

A million-dollar donation to an inaugural committee is a high-weight signal of institutional support from the person who exercises total control over the entity.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets (Apr 19, 2017)

    Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, gave $1 million.

Public Statement

Nov 07, 2016

Pro-MAGA
8 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Bill Belichick's Letter of Support to Donald Trump

On the eve of the 2016 election, Donald Trump read a letter from then-Patriots head coach Bill Belichick at a rally, in which Belichick praised Trump's 'leadership' and 'toughness.' Belichick later confirmed he wrote the letter, stating it was based on a long-standing friendship.

Notes: The letter was read at a Manchester, NH rally.

Agent rationale

The head coach is the public face of the team's culture. A personal endorsement read at a campaign rally is a strong pro-MAGA signal.

Sources

  1. Sports Illustrated (Nov 08, 2016)

    Belichick confirmed he wrote a letter to Donald Trump... 'Our friendship goes back many years.'

Miscellaneous

Sep 16, 2015

Pro-MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Tom Brady's 'Make America Great Again' Hat

In 2015, a 'Make America Great Again' hat was spotted in quarterback Tom Brady's locker. Brady confirmed the hat was a gift from Trump, sent via Robert Kraft, and stated it would be 'great' if Trump won the presidency.

Notes: Brady later distanced himself from political discussions but the initial signal was highly visible.

Agent rationale

While Brady is no longer on the roster, this event defined the 'Team MAGA' perception of the Patriots during their most successful era.

Sources

  1. TIME (Sep 08, 2015)

    Tom Brady... told Boston’s WEEI that he owns a cap from Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

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