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Lane Kiffin’s Trump-Tagged ‘Make Baton Rouge Great’ Post Draws Polarized Reaction

His late-night X post revived debate over his attention-seeking style, with questions about potential recruiting fallout.

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.