Kirk Cousins closed the 2025 NFL season on a high note. Stepping in for the injured Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta, the veteran quarterback made eight starts, going 5-3 and throwing for 1,721 yards, 10 touchdowns, and five interceptions. That performance earned him a fresh start with the Las Vegas Raiders. But before training camp begins, an old photo from Washington now raises questions that go well beyond football.
Kirk Cousins Meets Donald Trump At White House
A photo of Cousins posing with President Donald Trump inside the Oval Office went viral in early 2025 and has trailed the quarterback ever since. Trump’s special assistant Margo Martinshared the image on X, captioning it with Cousins’ jersey number 18 alongside Trump’s title as the 47th president. The photo spread fast, pulling thousands of views within hours.
Their connection runs deeper than one visit. Back in 2017, Cousins joined Trump for a round of golf at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. Two years later, Trump personally called Cousins to congratulate him on a Monday Night Football victory while the quarterback was still with the Minnesota Vikings. Cousins, widely known for his outspoken Christian beliefs and conservative values, has long been connected to the president’s political circle.
"If He's a Christian, Why Did He Hang Out With Trump?": Fans Harsh on Raiders QB Kirk Cousins After White House Photo
“If He’s a Christian, Why Did He Hang Out With Trump?”: Fans Harsh on Raiders QB Kirk Cousins After White House Photo (Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)
When Cousins’ Raiders signing broke this week, the old Oval Office photoresurfaced and spread all over again.
Fans Fire Back at Kirk Cousins After Trump Meeting
Fans responded sharply online.
One fanwrote: “So?! If he’s a Christian….why is he supporting Satan himself?!”
Anotherresponded: “Anyone who supports trump is not Christian he a pedo he is condemned to hell”
A thirdjoked: “If Trump helps us win a Super Bowl before he leaves, I’ll never hate on him again”
A fourthasked: “Is Kirk Cousins a pedophile or does he just support them?”
One userstated: “Another athlete that supports the beating, raping, and killing of children. They aren’t your heroes.”
The comments split between fans questioning Kirk Cousins over his faith and politics, and others focused solely on the upcoming season in Las Vegas.
Cousins currently holds the starting quarterback role in Las Vegas heading into 2026. The Raiders face a demanding early schedule, with all eyes on how the veteran performs alongside expected top overall pick Fernando Mendoza as the season unfolds.