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President Throws A Flag At Insane Snub Of NFL Legend

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President Donald Trump erupted over Bill Belichick being kept out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot, calling the decision ridiculous as outrage spread across the NFL.

Trump jumped into the controversy after the legendary former New England Patriots coach failed to secure the 40 votes required from the 50-member Hall of Fame selection committee.

The president tied the snub directly to what he described as the same thinking that changed the league’s kickoff rules, blasting both in a sharp Truth Social post.

“It is the same mindset that gave pro football the new and unwatchable ‘Sissy’ Kickoff Rule, that made it possible for Bill Belichick to not be elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame,” Trump wrote, before adding, “Both are ridiculous and should be overturned!”

Belichick’s failure to reach the 80 percent threshold stunned much of the football world, especially given his resume and long-standing dominance on the sideline.

The exact vote count remains under wraps until February 5, with individual ballots staying sealed even after the total is released.

Belichick, now the head coach at the University of North Carolina, built one of the most successful careers in league history across stints with the Cleveland Browns and the Patriots.

His overall head coaching record sits at 302-165, placing him third on the NFL’s all-time wins list, just 26 behind longtime leader Don Shula.

Six Super Bowl titles as a head coach stand as the most ever, all achieved during his partnership with quarterback Tom Brady in New England.

Despite that track record, deliberations reportedly turned contentious, with past controversies resurfacing behind closed doors.

A report cited multiple sources claiming the Patriots’ Spygate and Deflategate scandals were discussed during the selection process.

One anonymous voter claimed former NFL executive Bill Polian urged others to make Belichick “wait a year” as a form of punishment tied to Spygate.

Spygate dates back to 2007, when the Patriots were caught secretly recording opponents’ defensive signals in violation of league rules.

The fallout included a $500,000 fine for the team, the loss of a first-round draft pick, and an additional $250,000 fine levied against Belichick.

Deflategate followed years later, erupting after allegations that footballs were improperly deflated during the 2014 AFC Championship Game.

That scandal resulted in Tom Brady serving a four-game suspension in 2016, while the Patriots were fined $1 million and stripped of two draft picks.

Belichick was reportedly left confused and disappointed by the outcome of the vote.

“SIX Super Bowls isn’t enough?” one source close to Belichick asked. “What does a guy have to do?”

Polian forcefully rejected claims that he led any effort to delay Belichick’s induction.

“That’s totally and categorically untrue,” Polian remarked. “I voted for him.”

“I was shocked to learn Bill didn’t get in,” he added. “He deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.”

Polian later said he was “95 percent” sure he cast a vote for Belichick, while confirming he voted for Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

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He acknowledged hearing others float the idea of postponing Belichick’s induction but maintained he did not advocate for it.

The backlash quickly spread beyond executives and voters, with current and former players voicing disbelief.

Brady, who won six championships under Belichick, openly questioned the decision during a radio appearance.

“To me, I don’t understand it,” Brady said. “If he’s not a first-ballot Hall of Famer, there’s really no coach that should ever be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.”

“There’s no coach I’d rather play for,” Brady continued, arguing that Belichick set a standard that few could match.

He compared the Hall of Fame voting process to popularity contests, adding, “Welcome to the world of voting.”

Brady made clear he believes the snub will only be temporary.

“He’s gonna get into the Hall of Fame,” he said. “We’ll all be there to celebrate him when it does happen.”

Patriots owner Robert Kraft also stepped forward, brushing aside any perception of lingering tension with his former coach.

“Whatever perceptions may exist about any personal differences between Bill and me, I strongly believe Bill Belichick’s record and body of work speak for themselves,” Kraft stated.

“He is the greatest coach of all time, and he unequivocally deserves to be a unanimous first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer.”

Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes reacted with disbelief after learning of the vote.

“Don’t even understand how this could be possible,” Mahomes posted in response to the news.

The outrage grew even louder from outspoken voices across the sport.

Multiple Super Bowl-winning coach Jimmy Johnson lashed out at voters who left Belichick off their ballots, calling them “a**holes.”

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy took a different approach, mocking Canton, Ohio, as unworthy of Belichick’s legacy.

Portnoy floated the idea of creating an alternative Hall of Fame in the Florida Keys, joking about converting a former strip club into a shrine for football legends.

Johnson appeared to embrace the idea, replying that he was in and could bring along other top coaches, including Belichick himself.

The uproar unfolded against the backdrop of Trump’s long-running criticism of the NFL, particularly its kickoff changes ahead of the 2024 season.

Those rules were tweaked again for 2025, drawing continued pushback from the president.

Trump’s comments reignited that debate while casting Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub as a symbol of deeper issues inside the league.

Belichick’s career path included early success as a defensive assistant under Bill Parcells with the New York Giants, where he earned two Super Bowl rings.

His exits from the Browns and Jets were controversial, including Cleveland’s relocation to Baltimore and his abrupt decision to abandon the Jets job for New England.

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