Former NBA player Royce White has made a surprising entry into the political arena, winning the Republican nomination for a Senate seat in Minnesota. White, known for his time in the NBA and advocacy for mental health issues, has transitioned into a new role as a political candidate.
White, who has been an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness and social justice, has received support from an unexpected source – former President Donald Trump.
Trump tweeted his support for White, praising his efforts to raise awareness about mental health issues in professional sports. The former president commended White for his courage in speaking out about the challenges he faced during his time in the NBA due to anxiety and other mental health issues.
White, who was a first-round draft pick by the Houston Rockets in 2012, has been a vocal critic of the NBA’s handling of mental health concerns and has called for greater support and understanding for athletes dealing with such issues. His advocacy work has gained widespread attention and earned him respect within the sports community.
Trump’s public endorsement of White comes at a time when discussions around mental health in sports are gaining momentum. The former president’s recognition of White’s efforts could help bring more attention to this important issue and spark further conversations about how professional sports leagues can better support their athletes’ mental well-being.
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During his opening monologue in Steve Bannon’s War Room, Royce White pointed out that 51% of black men, a majority, now support Donald Trump for president.
There is an awakening taking place in America today.
Royce White: These liberals, they’re the fascists. They want a merger of the corporation and the government. They want the Googles to become the government. They want the authority to tell you if you’re hesitant about a vaccine or if you question elections, that you lose your freedom, you lose your business, you lose your assets. These people are patently fascists. But they just tell you, don’t believe your lying eyes.
That’s who Governor Tim Walz is. Let’s get to Governor Tim Walz here. He’s so moderate. He’s got that Minnesota nice midwestern personality. Let’s talk about Tim Walz. Tim Walz is everything that’s wrong with American politics. They smile in your face. They have a way of delivering the message. That’s what they call palatable. He’s got that ‘A’ politician thing going on.
Me, I’m not a politician. In fact, I tell the truth in such a way, it’s probably to my own detriment. But Christ got crucified for saying it like it is. A lot of our other heroes throughout history have met the same fate. I’d rather take it that way than stand up and smile in people’s face and stab them in the back. That is a hallmark of communism, and Tim Walz is a Communist. There’s no doubt about it.
Now, we can talk about the strange Putting the tampons in the little boy’s bathroom, and that’s absurd. Yeah, sure. That’s a signal. That’s a signal that people have lost their minds for sure. We can talk about his role in 2020, and that’s another signal. Absolutely. We can talk about the stolen valor, and we probably should. Don’t let up on that thread, because if those allegations hold true, we are talking about a man who’s about as dishonorable as you could possibly be in our culture, in American culture.
But let’s go to the signal from the noise, the real signal, the deep signal. The deep signal is when you have an $18 billion surplus and not a single penny of it goes back to the working class citizens, you’re a Communist. When you, as a governor, have an $18 billion surplus and you find every place to allocate that money other than to give it back to the people, you are a Communist. That’s That’s who Governor Tim Walz is. That’s what Governor Tim Walz did.
He had an $18 billion, billion with a B, billion dollar surplus, and not a single penny of it went back to the people. Another signal from the noise. No, the Democrats are going to tell you, We’re going to protect all you Black folks. Under us, your lives will get better. Prosperity is right around the corner. It’s been right around the corner for 60 years. It’s right around the corner for you. Just wait. Just wait once you vote for us every 2-4 years. It’s right around the corner, Black people. It’s right there.
You can almost smell it, can’t you? If Kamala Harris gets up there with a fake Southern accent and talks like she makes homemade biscuits, it’s right around the corner for you, black people.
White’s victory in the Republican primary has garnered significant attention and raised eyebrows across the state. His platform emphasizes healthcare reform, economic revitalization, and criminal justice reform, drawing on his personal experiences to inform his policy proposals.
The former basketball star’s journey to politics has been marked by his outspokenness on mental health issues. White has been an advocate for destigmatizing mental illness and promoting access to mental healthcare services. His unique perspective as a professional athlete who openly discussed his own struggles with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder has resonated with many voters.
White’s unexpected win in the Republican primary signals a shift in traditional political dynamics within the state of Minnesota. His status as a political newcomer brings both excitement and skepticism from voters and political observers alike.
As he prepares for the general election, White faces the challenge of translating his high-profile athletic career into effective governance. His ability to connect with constituents on a personal level due to his past advocacy work could prove to be an asset on the campaign trail.
