The former Steelers star joins Antonio Brown in supporting Donald Trump for president

Former Pittsburgh Steelers greats Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell attended Donald Trump's rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on Saturday.

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Brown, wearing a “Make America Great Again” cap, and Bell greeted fans before the rally.

The former NFL receiver even spoke at the rally to express his support for the Trump campaign.

“But I’m here today representing a man who shares those same values,” Brown said. “Donald Trump, he knows success and he knows what it takes to make America great again. And to be honest, we've all had ups and downs. Especially me in my career as a Super Bowl champion and my life as a father of seven children. “great kids.

“I have experienced low points and have to overcome adversity. Just as I have seen Donald Trump overcome adversity. No matter what the media threw at him, no matter what people say to bring him down, he keeps pushing forward and keeps coming back.” Back. And he is always ready for battle.

Brown also gave a shout-out to Steelers fans in his rally speech. He also acknowledged that the media had called both him and the former president “crazy.”

“It’s an honor to be here with the best fans in the world,” Brown said. “Make some noise for the Steelers fan. But before I delve too deeply into my speech, I want to say that I know the media will think me and Trump are crazy for letting me speak here. But I want to make it clear – We are not (crazy), they are. Did you really know they want to put tampons in boys' toilets?

Brown even denigrated Walz by mocking his previous career before entering the political landscape.

“And by the way, Tampon Tim Walz, he’s not a real football coach,” Brown said. “He could never protect me.”

Brown was referring to Walz coaching football at Alliance High School and Mankato West High School.

There has been speculation that Trump will be at the Pittsburgh Steelers' game against the New York Jets on Sunday. He is expected to watch the game from a suite with Brown and Bell and elected officials.

Brown is a controversial figure in the world of football. He was arrested for allegedly failing to pay child support and was also facing a warrant for domestic battery charges. The allegations were later dropped.

A former coach sued Brown in 2019 over alleged sexual assault. Brown denied the allegations and the case was eventually resolved.

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