BREAKING: President marked the first “Victory Day for WWI” on Tuesday, following a May proclamation that renamed Veterans Day. Patrick Mahomes Says He “Won’t Celebrate a Rebranded History” After Trump Declares ‘Victory Day’ In a bold statement, Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes said he “can’t stand behind a decision that disrespects veterans by rewriting what they stood for.” The quarterback’s comments came just hours after President Trump marked the first-ever ‘Victory Day for WWI’, replacing the traditional Veterans Day observance. The heated exchange has since sparked debate across sports media and political circles about whether athletes should speak out on national issues. 👉 See what happened right after his statement⤵️

The moment Patrick Mahomes’ words hit social media, the reaction was instant — and explosive.

According to sources close to the Chiefs’ facility, team staff were caught off guard as reporters swarmed the training complex within minutes. Security quickly tightened around the locker room while Mahomes finished practice, completely unaware of the firestorm unfolding outside.

But the real shock came when the White House communications team responded directly to Mahomes’ remarks:

> “Athletes have every right to their opinion, but Victory Day stands to honor American triumph — not diminish it,” the statement read, igniting an even bigger frenzy online.

Back in Kansas City, several Chiefs teammates stood behind Mahomes privately, with one veteran player telling insiders:

> “Pat wasn’t trying to start a political war. He was standing up for the tradition we all grew up with.”

Within an hour:

Major sports networks interrupted programming for live coverage

Hashtags #StandWithMahomes and #RespectVeterans surged to the top of trending lists

Fans gathered outside Arrowhead Stadium holding signs either praising his courage or criticizing his stance

But the most dramatic moment came when Mahomes stepped back in front of reporters, unexpectedly returning to the podium.

With visible tension in his voice, he said:

> “I won’t let anyone twist my words. I respect this country, I respect veterans, and I respect honest history. That’s all this is.”

The room fell silent — and just like that, Mahomes’ message became the center of a nationwide conversation far bigger than football.