Lily Meskers, a 19-year-old athlete, declined a political endorsement deal from Sen. Jon Tester, citing disagreement with his stance on transgender athletes, emphasizing her commitment to athlete rights.
Meskers reflected, saying, 'I was like, okay, I believe that this is a political move to try to gain back some voters that he might have lost,' showing her skepticism towards Tester's motivations.
Experts note that being politically outspoken can damage college athletes’ public image or jeopardize future endorsement prospects, creating a hesitance to engage in political discourse.
Despite a few notable instances of political activism, college athletes often avoid controversy, understanding that their endorsements can have broad implications on their personal brand and team dynamics.
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