Le’Veon Bell, former running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, shared a video on social media detailing an encounter he had with a police officer after attending a Trump campaign event. Bell, who supports President Donald Trump, explained that the officer stopped him but quickly allowed him to drive on after noticing his MAGA hat.
The video stirred reactions online, with some social media users accusing Bell of experiencing ‘MAGA privilege.’ Critics argued that the officer’s lenient approach was influenced by Bell’s visible support for Trump. The phrase quickly trended as users debated whether his political affiliation played a role in the outcome.
Bell took the comments in stride, responding with humor to a user who pointed out the difference between his experience and that of other athletes. He confirmed that he had remained respectful during the stop and added a laughing emoji to his response.
Some users expressed concern that the officer could face repercussions. They warned that online activists might try to reveal the officer’s identity, potentially leading to backlash due to the political nature of the incident.
