Overview
- The LSU coach shared a photo of two purple and gold hats reading "Make Baton Rouge Great" and tagged President Donald Trump.
- Kiffin posted at 11:40 p.m. Friday, and by Saturday the message had drawn thousands of likes along with a wave of critical and supportive replies.
- Many respondents labeled the post political pandering and warned it could alienate some recruits or their parents.
- Supporters framed the move as on-brand, arguing it boosts attention for LSU and reflects Kiffin’s established online persona.
- The episode comes during Kiffin’s high-profile start at LSU, where he has built a No. 1 transfer class that includes quarterback Sam Leavitt and tackle Jordan Seaton.