Steelers fans irked over players' appearance at Trump speech receive letter from org

Pittsburgh Steelers players Mason Rudolph and Miles Killebrew, alongside former great Rocky Bleier, joined President Donald Trump on stage during a US Steel deal rally Friday, presenting him with a custom jersey. (Credit: The White House)

The Pittsburgh Steelers sent a letter to fans who took issue with players showing up to President Donald Trump's speech at the U.S. Steel plant in Pennsylvania on Friday.

Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph, safety Miles Killebrew and former running back Rocky Bleier, who won four Super Bowls in Pittsburgh in the 1970s, took the stage and presented the president with a custom No. 47 jersey.

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers star Rocky Bleier, left, presents a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey to President Donald Trump at the U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works-Irvin plant on Friday, May 30, 2025 in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Fans appeared to be upset with their appearance and let the Steelers organization know about it. The team noted in the letter that the views of the players do not necessarily reflect the views of the franchise. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette first reported the letter.

"We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. As valued fans, your voice is an essential part of what makes our Steelers community and fan base so strong," the letter reportedly read.

"We understand that a recent rally in Pittsburgh has generated a range of reactions from our fan base. Our alumni and current players make their own individual decisions that reflect their views, and they do not necessarily represent the view of the entire Pittsburgh Steelers organization. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate