Brett Favre says Donald Trump had America in ‘a better place’ before questioning President Joe Biden
Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre once again expressed support for former President Donald Trump, declaring No. 45 “had our country in a better place.”
Favre conveyed his reasoning for supporting the likely 2024 Republican nominee while questioning President Biden at the same time.
In an extensive interview with The Blaze’s Jason Whitlock, Favre very briefly discussed the Mississippi welfare scandal, but he focused mainly on his football career and a range of political and social topics.
“I think Donald was a non-political president, and I liked that about him,” Favre told Whitlock of his Fearless show.
‘Was he perfect? Absolutely not. Am I perfect? Absolutely not. I’m flawed, just like everyone else. We are all flawed. But I really felt like he had our country in a better place and really cared about our people in our country.”
Brett Favre joined Jason Whitlock on Tuesday to discuss his views on both Trump and Biden
The HOFer has long been a supporter of former president and 2024 candidate Donald Trump
The Packers legend believes that America under Trump was “better off” than President Biden
“Black, white, Hispanic, Asian — you name it,” the NFL great added. “I think if you were an American citizen, he cared about you first and foremost. I don’t know if our current president has the same mindset or regime.
“I wouldn’t even call myself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent — I just know what I believe in. I believe that the people in this country should come first. The concern, the focus and the vision should be on improving the people of this country and I don’t know if that is the case now.’
Favre spoke briefly of allegations that he funneled $5 million in welfare funds to a new volleyball arena at his alma mater, Southern Mississippi — where his daughter was playing the sport at the time — and another $1.7 million in government funding for the development of an anti-concussion drug company that counted the retired quarterback among its investors.
“As you know, there’s a gag order, you can’t talk about that. I’m enjoying the day when I can talk about it,’ he told Whitlock.
Favre has not been charged with a crime in the case and has maintained his innocence, both personally and through his lawyers. The Packers legend has become – rightly or wrongly – embroiled in the largest public corruption case in Mississippi history.
The Mississippi Department of Human Services has sued Favre and others for squandering $77 million in federal assistance intended for low-income state residents.
At this point, Favre is asking the Mississippi Supreme Court to remove him as a defendant in the civil suit. In documents filed late Monday, Favre’s lawyers allege that the MDHS is making “completely worthless” legal arguments in suing Favre.
On April 24, Hinds County circuit judge Faye Peterson denied Favre’s request to be removed from the lawsuit.
“A lot of people see it one-sided and I think it’s unfair until the dust settles,” Favre said
Favre said he enjoys “the day when I can talk” about the civil lawsuit he is currently involved in
He is accused of using social funds to help pay for a volleyball gym in Southern Mississippi
Favre, who recently called for a boycott of Fox News after Tucker Carlson’s firing, has admitted that his political views have affected his bank balance.
“I don’t know if it cost me personal relationships, but it cost me money,” he told Whitlock. The three-time NFL MVP was deliberately clear that he is not a blind follower of Trump and Carlson, both of whom often receive strong criticism from left-wing mainstream media.
“I disagree with everything Donald Trump does and says. I don’t agree with everything Tucker Carlson does and says… I want to make that clear. President Trump tweeted too much…but I think our country was better off with him.”
The former Packer, Viking and Jet then addressed his thoughts on transgender people amid the ongoing debate over their rights in contemporary America.
“I don’t think it’s right to put an agenda on their side for us [and] their side on our side,” he began.
“To think that a young man who identifies as a girl, I don’t get it – hear me out – can go into a girl’s bathroom and use the toilet with girls, and for us to think that’s okay, I guess wrong. I’m sorry.
“Some of the things we allow in this country are unbelievable… some of the thoughts and beliefs we see are insane. Someone has to say something.’