California Democrat wants Nick Bosa traded 'to Mar-A-Lago' after MAGA hat controversy
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The San Francisco 49ers would be foolish to trade Nick Bosa, but that's exactly what a California politician wants.
Bosa made headlines earlier this week when he donned a MAGA hat following San Fran's win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. Brock Purdy was being interviewed when Bosa wore the hat and came up from behind, pointing at it before walking away.
Well, the move wasn't taken well by Robert Rivas, who serves as the 71st speaker of the California State Assembly.
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Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the field in the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi's Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
"I hope [49ers CEO] @JedYork trades Nick Bosa to Mar-A-Lago. As a lifelong @49ers fan, I can say I’ve seen enough of Bosa in California," Rivas posted on X.
Rivas made the post while quote-tweeting Bosa saying he would "not talk too much about" wearing the hat, only saying it was "an important time."
The hat could result in a fine for Bosa. The NFL rulebook states in Rule 5, Section 4, Article 8 what players are allowed to wear, and more importantly, what they are not allowed to when they get to the stadium on game day.
"The League will not grant permission for any club or player to wear, display, or otherwise convey messages, through helmet decals, arm bands, jersey patches, mouthpieces, or other items affixed to game uniforms or equipment, which relate to political activities or causes, other non-football events, causes or campaigns, or charitable causes or campaigns. Further, any such approved items must be