US EditionSteelers Respond After Trump Named 'Honorary' Team Member
- On May 30, 2025, Steelers players Mason Rudolph and Miles Killebrew appeared with former player Rocky Bleier at a Trump rally in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania.
- The rally highlighted an agreement aimed at securing U.S. Steel’s operations in Pennsylvania and featured President Trump’s intention to significantly increase tariffs on imported steel, eliciting mixed responses from fans.
- During the event, Trump called both Rudolph and Killebrew on stage, praised Rudolph as a quarterback, and Bleier presented Trump with a Steelers jersey labeling him an "honorary Steeler."
- Following fan complaints and angry messages, the Steelers sent a letter clarifying that players make individual choices which do not necessarily reflect the organization's views.
- Rudolph acknowledged the social media backlash but did not take it personally, and the incident highlights ongoing tensions between the Steelers' fan base and players' public actions.
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Steelers send letter to fans after Rudolph's appearance with Trump causes outcry
THE Pittsburgh Steelers have sent a letter to fans after a backlash last week. Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph appeared on stage with President Donald Trump. APPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph appeared at an event with President Donald Trump[/caption] APRudolph is currently in position to be the Steelers starter[/caption] And that led to angry complaints from some of the fan base. Pennsylvania is a swing state in the US president…
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