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Steelers Say Players’ Trump Rally Appearance Reflects Personal Views

Players continue to defend their presence onstage with Trump after the team sent a letter to fans clarifying that their views do not represent the franchise

Former Pittsburgh Steelers Rocky Bleier present a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey to President Donald Trump at the U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works-Irvin plant, Friday, May 30, 2025, in West Mifflin, Pa. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
U.S. President Donald Trump receives a Pittsburgh Steeler jersey from Rocky Bleier during a rally at the US Steel-Irvin Works on May 30, 2025 in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers Rocky Bleier talks with President Donald Trump at the U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works-Irvin plant, Friday, May 30, 2025, in West Mifflin, Pa. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Pittsburgh Steelers Miles Killebrew speaks as former Pittsburgh Steelers Rocky Bleier, and President Donald Trump listen at the U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works-Irvin plant, Friday, May 30, 2025, in West Mifflin, Pa. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Overview

  • Quarterback Mason Rudolph, safety Miles Killebrew and former running back Rocky Bleier joined President Trump onstage at a May 30 rally in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, and presented him with a custom No. 47 Steelers jersey.
  • The Steelers organization emailed season-ticket holders in early June to emphasize that players’ political actions reflect personal views and do not represent the franchise.
  • The letter followed dozens of messages from fans and season-ticket holders who expressed anger over the players’ appearance with Trump.
  • Both Rudolph and Killebrew publicly defended their decision and declined to apologize for supporting the president, citing free speech.
  • The episode highlights a contrast between the Democratic-leaning Rooney family ownership and several players past and present who have backed President Trump.