Candinals' DeAndre Hopkins Flips Off Trump Caravan On I-10
By Anna Gallegos
October 26, 2020
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins gave a pro-Trump caravan the middle finger salute on Sunday while driving on Interstate 10.
Several people driving on I-10 shared photos on social media of Hopkins with two middle fingers in the air while behind the wheel of a black Ferrari convertible. Hopkins was supposedly on his way to State Farm Stadium for Arizona's home game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Donald Trump supporters were seen driving as a caravan around the Valley over the weekend, including on I-17, Loop 101, the 202 and I-10.
Hopkins is also accused of driving recklessly near the caravan.
@DeAndreHopkins My 8 yr old son was in one of the cars you were swerving in and out of as you were disrupting the PHX Trump Train drive and trying to cause an accident. You're a piece of trash. Make your political statements, but you out people at risk today. @espn @AZCardinals pic.twitter.com/7tAuuyM5Or
— Richard Williams (@rwilliams254) October 25, 2020
April Garcia told the Arizona Republic that they saw the black Ferrari weaving in and out of the line of Trump supporters.
"It's scary when they are coming up fast and swerving into you," April Garcia told the newspaper. She also said that other drivers on the freeway harassed the caravan.
Neither the Cardinals or the Arizona Department of Public Safety said anything about the incident, according to FOX 10.
Hopkins isn't as outspoken about other professional athletes about politics and social justice issues, but he frequently tweets in support of racial equity efforts.
Asides from giving Trump supporters the finger, Hopkins made headlines this weekend for his performance during the Cardinals' 37-34 win against the Seahawks. He ran for 103 yards and score a touchdown. He currently leads the NFL in receiving yards (703).
Deandre Hopkins flipped off a bunch of Trump supporters on his way to the stadium then put up 10 catches for 100 yards and a TD. Legend. pic.twitter.com/L1m2aijJfN
— Dylan (@dyllyp) October 26, 2020
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