Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa faces backlash on social media after a photo of him spending time with Ivanka Trump and her family went viral. Some fans are even renouncing their support for the team following the revelation. The controversy erupted after images surfaced showing Tagovailoa and his teammate, wide receiver Braxton Berrios, hanging out with the former first daughter and her family.
While Ivanka Trump is not officially part of her father’s administration this time around, she has been seen frequently at major sporting events, including Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans and NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. Her latest outing with the Dolphins’ quarterback has ignited a wave of social media outrage.
Social Media Backlash And Fan Reactions
The reactions online were swift and intense. Many fans took issue with Tua Tagovailoa’s association with the Trump family, with some citing his history of concussions as a possible explanation for his decision to spend time with them.
“To[o] many hits to the head,” one fan commented.
Others piled on with statements like, “Did Tua win, tho?”
Another fan said, “This is why he will always be a loser”
The controversy has reached a point where some Dolphins supporters are reconsidering their allegiance to the team.
“Not a Trump fan. I am a Tua fan. Feeling conflicted,” one fan wrote.
Others were more decisive, stating they would no longer support the quarterback or the franchise.
Despite the criticism, neither Tua Tagovailoa nor the Dolphins have made a public statement regarding the situation. The quarterback, who celebrated his birthday on March 2, is coming off a challenging 2024 season in which he missed six games due to injury. With the Dolphins aiming to bounce back in 2025, it remains to be seen whether this controversy will have any lasting impact on the team or its fanbase.
