Trump Defends Atlanta Braves Fans' Controversial 'Chop' Gesture
WHO:
Yahoo Sports - President Trump welcomed Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker onto the stage during the rally.
Fox News - Trump shook hands with Braves Development Company President and CEO Mike Plant as he invited Plant and Snitker on stage.
Daily Mail Sports - President Donald Trump, Republican congressman Mike Collins, former Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker, Braves Development Company President and CEO Mike Plant
Fox News - President Donald Trump, UFC President Dana White, journalist Sara Sidner, journalist Emily Austin
WHAT:
Fox News - Trump stated, "Ohhh listen... they say you are not allowed to do that.. do it!" urging fans to continue the chop gesture.
US Magazine - The crowd serenaded Trump with the team's controversial "tomahawk chop" during his introduction.
Yahoo Sports - President Trump welcomed Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker onto the stage during the rally.
Yahoo Sports - The Atlanta Braves are currently 58-42 and in first place in the National League East Division, leading by three games.
Yahoo Sports - Matt Olson, the Braves' star first baseman, is hitting .267 with 26 home runs and 59 RBI this season.
Yahoo Sports - Chris Sale is leading the Braves' pitching staff with a 2.06 ERA and 1.06 WHIP.
Daily Mail Sports - Trump urged Atlanta Braves fans to continue the controversial 'chop' gesture at games despite backlash.
Fox News - Trump expressed a desire for the Tomahawk Chop to return to Braves games, stating, "Ohhh listen... they say you are not allowed to do that.. do it!"
Fox News - Trump visited a Cobb County high school to promote economic policies and the Trump Accounts program.
WHERE:
Fox News - The event took place at Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia.
Daily Mail Sports - Event took place at a high school in Cobb County, Georgia.
Fox News - Trump was in the Atlanta area during the event.
WHEN:
US Magazine - The rally occurred on July 22, 2026.
Fox News - The event occurred on July 22, 2026.
WHY:
Yahoo Sports - Trump urged fans to bring back the "Tomahawk Chop," which has faced criticism for being offensive to Native Americans.
Daily Mail Sports - Trump made a hard push for the Tomahawk Chop while stumping for Republican congressman Mike Collins' campaign for US Senate.
Fox News - Trump wants to support the continuation of the chop gesture, which he believes has been unfairly criticized by media and society.
HOW:
Daily Mail Sports - Trump called Brian Snitker to the stage during the event, where fans began to chant and perform the chop.
At a rally in Marietta, Georgia, President Trump welcomed Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker and Braves Development Company President Mike Plant onto the stage. During the event, he encouraged fans to continue the controversial "tomahawk chop" gesture, stating, "Ohhh listen... they say you are not allowed to do that.. do it!" The crowd responded enthusiastically, serenading Trump with the team's chant, despite ongoing criticism regarding its implications for Native Americans.