Before Aaron Rodgers, there was a Brett Favre. While Green Bay Packers fans of this generation worshipped Rodgers, the older generation of the Packers Nation remembers the brilliant Gunslinger. Admittedly, the two greats have a lot in common. Just like Favre, Rodgers’ next landing spot was in the Big Apple. Interestingly, just like Rodgers, Favre has been outspoken about his inner thoughts. However, this nature of his surely comes along with some repercussions for him and his family.

While Favre was a football player, he has been a popular member of the political system of America as well. Sadly, his basic right to speak up has come with some gnarly consequences. He recently took to a podcast with Donald Trump Jr. to talk about how his active status in today’s political discourse has affected his personal life.

The cost of the political thoughts of Brett Favre

After his retirement, Favre has become a little bit more vocal with his political thoughts. He has previously gone on to endorse political candidates of a particular leaning. However, he recently spoke about the kind of backlash he has faced. While on a podcast with Donald Trump Jr., Favre mentioned that the biggest cost has been the kind of backlash his family has been facing.

He said, “My kids or some family member said, that would you just give it a rest don’t say anything we get hate mail. We get these vicious DMs.” However, Favre spoke about how he has to speak up and make full use of his right to speech. He also mentioned that he believes in doing this to ensure harmony.

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In terms of ensuring voicing out his thoughts, the ex-Green Bay QB has been very firm with his stand in politics. He even took to mainstream media at one point to endorse someone with his beliefs.

Favre’s bold voice for his political beliefs

Throughout his retirement days, Favre has been active within the volatile political landscape of the US. One of his biggest moves in politics has been a public video endorsement of Mississippi senator Thad Cochran of the Republican party. Favre mentioned that he believed Cochran represented all of the good qualities he learned through football. He spoke about how strong leadership can make a huge difference in terms of achieving goals. He also cited the senator’s work during Hurricane Katrina.

Through his evolving involvement in politics, the QB is bound to be criticized and get involved in controversy. However, he goes on to maintain a very strong resolve, despite the pain that has been caused to his family. It only remains to be seen how long his resolve will continue.

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