Ex-NFL Player Jay Feely Explains Run for Congress Inspired by Trump

Decision to Run for Congress

• 🎯 Jay Feely, former NFL kicker and current broadcaster, is running for Congress in Arizona.
• 💡 He was inspired to enter politics by his support for President Trump, with whom he has a personal friendship.
• 🔑 Feely believes Trump is thoughtful, has a great sense of humor, and genuinely cares about people, contrary to public perception.

Motivation for Public Service

• 🌟 Feely's primary motivation is to be a civil servant, not self-serving, and to avoid viewing politics as a career.
• 🤝 He aims to bring his lifelong commitment to service, demonstrated in his NFL and broadcasting careers, into politics.
• 📚 He draws parallels to former athletes like Alan Page and Tim Green who pursued public service or law while playing.

Political Passion and Transparency

• ❤️ Feely has always had a passion for politics and making a positive impact on people.
• 🏈 During his NFL career, he was active in the NFLPA, helping teammates with finances and future planning.
• 🗣️ He has been transparent about his conservative beliefs and support for Donald Trump, even when it was unpopular during his broadcasting career.
• 🇺🇸 He believes all Americans should be engaged in the political process and express their beliefs respectfully.

Key Issues and Trump's Involvement

• border border security is a key issue for Arizona.
• 🏛️ Feely revealed that President Trump and Jim Jordan asked him to run for office a few years ago, but the timing wasn't right.
• 🇺🇸 The decision to run solidified when Trump was shot, prompting Feely to feel a greater need to sacrifice for his country.