Tony Dungy Trending After Making Appearance With Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Former NFL head coach Tony Dungy sparked a debate all over social media today.

While Florida governor Ron DeSantis had a public outing to attribute some money towards an organization for fathers, many were quick to notice that Dungy was over his shoulder smiling.

Governor Ron DeSantis signs legislation to provide $70 million to promote fatherhood at the Bucs indoor facility as Tony Dungy looks on. pic.twitter.com/FShFxdqHcU

— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) April 11, 2022

After the video went viral, fans flocked to social media to share their opinions of Tony Dungy joining forces with the likes of Ron DeSantis.

Tony Dungy revealed his true self a few years ago when he said he wouldn't want an openly gay player on his team. So of course he's appearing alongside anti-LGBT extremist Ron DeSantis. When people tell you who they are, believe them the first time.

— Palmer Report (@PalmerReport) April 11, 2022

So now the Twitter mob is crushing Tony Dungy for promoting fatherhood with Governor DeSantis in Tampa? Besides being a hall of fame coach, his reputation is spotless. These people piss me off!

— Miles Commodore (@miles_commodore) April 11, 2022

I get why people are upset that Tony Dungy is at Ron DeSantis’ press conference but I don’t know why anyone is surprised.

Dungy has a record of being homophobic & said he’d welcome Ray Rice on his team, but wouldn’t want Michael Sam b/c Sam would be a “distraction.”

— Amanda Godsey (@AmandaFGodsey) April 11, 2022

If you have something negative to say about Tony Dungy you need to re evaluate your life and thought process.

— mass formation psychosis (@JD_NC_704) April 11, 2022

Weird times we live in when Tony Dungy is getting hate for supporting fathers being present in their kids lives.

— Alex From Newport (@AlexFromNewport) April 11, 2022

Tony Dungy is a role model for me and millions of other Christian men.

— Miles Commodore (@miles_commodore) April 11, 2022

I used to feel bad for Tony Dungy.

I don’t anymore. https://t.co/ojqIyomahW

— Pam Keith, Esq. (@PamKeithFL) April 11, 2022

Your reminder that Tony Dungy has never been the good guy he appears. Moreover, the Bucs are really letting DeSantis use them?

Make it make sense. https://t.co/lvXOxCcGsW

— T.Biggs (@TBiggsTequila) April 11, 2022

Ron DeSantis has been ridiculed for introducing the “don’t say gay” bill into legislature. And Tony Dungy has a history of making some controversial comments on that topic, as well.

When Michael Sam became the first openly gay NFL player drafted, Dungy had some interesting comments about whether or not he would welcome him into his locker room.

The longtime Colts head coach said he would’ve passed on Sam’s services “Not because I don’t believe Michael Sam should have a chance to play, but I wouldn’t want to deal with all of it,” Dungy said via The LA Times.

Dungy went on to say, “It’s not going to be totally smooth … things will happen.’’

The Tony Dungy debate has continued to rage on for all these years. And now, it appears that he’s not afraid to reveal his political allegiances.

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