New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft recently shared details about his relationship with former President Trump during an interview on “The Breakfast Club.” Kraft, who is estimated to have a net worth of $11.8 billion, spoke about how he first met Trump in the 1990s and the support he received from him when his first wife passed away in 2011.
Kraft admitted to making a donation to Trump’s presidential campaign and even contributed to his inauguration after he was elected. However, he revealed that he has not spoken to Trump since the events of January 6, 2021, referring to the Capitol riot that took place on that day.
Following the Capitol riot, Kraft distanced himself from Trump, stating that he was upset by what happened. The Patriots organization also took steps to distance themselves from the former president. In May 2021, the team and Kraft denied allegations that they tried to pay a U.S. senator to drop an investigation into a cheating scandal involving the team.
Moreover, there were reports of Trump offering money to a senator to end the investigation into the Spygate scandal involving the Patriots. However, Kraft denied any involvement in this matter and stated that he was not aware of any such arrangements.
The relationship between Trump and former Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady also reportedly soured over time. According to author Jonathan Martin, the friendship between Brady and Trump began to deteriorate after Brady married his wife Gisele Bundchen and adopted a strict diet and lifestyle.
Despite initially being friendly and supportive of each other in public, Brady chose to distance himself from Trump when the former president asked him to speak at the 2016 Republican National Convention. Brady felt uncomfortable with the political implications of supporting Trump and decided to keep a distance from him.
In conclusion, the evolving relationships between Robert Kraft, Tom Brady, and former President Trump shed light on the complexities of personal and political connections in the world of sports and politics. The fallout between these prominent figures serves as a reminder of the challenges that can arise when personal friendships intersect with public life and political ideologies.