Raiders Players Meet Donald Trump in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Raiders players Maxx Crosby, Alex Bachman, and Gardner Minshew recently met with former President Donald Trump during his visit to Las Vegas. The meeting was highlighted in a post on X, showcasing Crosby and Bachman shaking hands with Trump. The former president was in town for a campaign event, coinciding with the announcement from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that he is suspending his independent presidential campaign and endorsing the Trump-Vance ticket for the 2024 election. Maxx Crosby, a defensive end for the Raiders since 2019, has been a vocal supporter of Trump. Following an assassination attempt on Trump in Pennsylvania, Crosby shared a photo of himself with the former president, referring to him as the "GOAT" in his post. Alex Bachman has also expressed his support for Trump on social media, notably mocking conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination attempt in July. Quarterback Gardner Minshew, who joined the Raiders this year, maintains a less politically active presence online. However, he is known for his support of the U.S. military and has participated in initiatives like the USAA’s #HonorThroughAction “V” Challenge. Minshew has also made statements indicating his alignment with Trump’s supporters, suggesting that the days of the "silent majority" are over. The players' interactions with Trump reflect a growing trend of athletes engaging in political discourse, particularly in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election.