NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre is scheduled to appear alongside Donald Trump at a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in a significant endorsement for the former president just days before Election Day. Known for his 16-season tenure with the Green Bay Packers and a Super Bowl victory in 1997, Favre has publicly supported Trump since 2020, advocating for what he describes as a “better America” under Trump’s leadership.
The 55-year-old Favre, who recently revealed his Parkinson’s diagnosis, expressed his belief that the country was “in better shape” under Trump’s administration. In a previous interview, he stated, “I think Donald was a non-political president, and I liked that about him. I really felt like he had our country in a better place and really cared about our people.” In discussing his values, Favre emphasized his preference for focusing on “bettering the people in this country.”
This high-profile endorsement adds another layer of celebrity influence in a campaign season marked by endorsements on both sides. Favre has criticized some entertainers, including Taylor Swift, who recently endorsed Kamala Harris on her Instagram. Favre, responding to Swift’s post, suggested celebrities should “let the people think for themselves” rather than influencing their followers’ votes, a remark some fans found hypocritical given Favre’s own political endorsements.
Favre’s Green Bay appearance is expected to energize Trump’s Wisconsin base, a key swing state in the upcoming election. Trump currently holds a narrow lead over Harris in several national polls, and Wisconsin remains one of the seven battleground states likely to influence the election outcome. As the campaign’s final week approaches, Trump’s rallies are focusing on economic issues, where polls show voters favor him over Harris, particularly on issues like inflation and middle-class support.
The Green Bay rally marks Favre’s latest show of support for Trump. However, Favre has faced criticism for controversial comments and his involvement in a Mississippi welfare scandal. Favre received $1.1 million in speaking fees that were allegedly diverted from welfare funds earmarked for the underserved. Although he repaid the money, he faced criticism from figures like former NFL star Shannon Sharpe, who accused Favre of “taking from the underserved.” Favre’s defamation lawsuit against Sharpe was dismissed, with the court ruling that Sharpe’s comments were protected opinions based on public information.
With tensions high as Election Day approaches, Favre’s appearance may provide a boost for Trump among Wisconsin’s voters. As the former quarterback prepares to take the stage, will his endorsement rally undecided voters, or will his past controversies cloud his support?
