The NFL is at the center of a new political storm as online claims of plummeting attendance and growing fan anger dominate social media. Viral X posts accuse the league of losing its identity amid cultural divides, with fans sharing images of half-empty stands and calling for boycotts. Supporters have dubbed this trend the “Trump Team USA” movement, one that sees itself as reclaiming patriotism from a “politicized” NFL.
“NFL continues to get sacked by Trump Team USA!! Empty Stadiums Across the Country.”
NFL Continues to get Sacked by Trump Team USA !! —Empty Stadiums Across the Country.
Keep up the great work Everyone !!
NFL will never be the same….#MAGA #FireGoodell pic.twitter.com/hZDpilK5CD
— USA NEWS (@USANEWS007) November 27, 2017
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The clash between politics and football is nothing new, but the latest wave of fan frustration feels more coordinated. Posts linking empty stadiums to political backlash have gone viral, especially after recent controversies like the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime announcement. The NFL’s decision to feature Bad Bunny in next year’s Super Bowl halftime show has deepened the divide. Critics see it as another example of the league embracing “woke” culture over football. The Puerto Rican superstar, known for advocating LGBTQIA+ rights and women’s empowerment, has become a flashpoint in the cultural debate.
Conservative fans claim the league has “insulted America again,” withone user vowing,“I will not watch any more games and will certainly not watch the Super Bowl.”
Reports show a 10% drop in NFL viewership compared to last season, but critics argue that the real decline is much steeper.
As onefan wrote,“Every report claims a 10% drop in viewership, this is BS… just like the 2016 polls.”
Many supporters insist the boycott isn’t just about Donald Trump.“We boycotted before Trump entered the spotlight.”
One userposted. “It’s not about Team Trump it’s about disrespecting the flag and anthem.”
The discontent has spread under hashtags like #StandForTheFlag and #BoycottNFL, symbolized bypostssuch as“Stand for Flag, turn off NFL. ”
Others have gone further, labeling current attendees “brain-dead zombies” for continuing to support the league.
As attendance and ratings continue to dip, the NFL faces a steep challenge: balancing entertainment with public sentiment. Whether the “Trump Team USA” movement represents a temporary uproar or a sustained shift in fan loyalty remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: the league’s political balancing act is under more scrutiny than ever.