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4-Year-Old's Football Picks Spark Outrage and Death Threats

1/22/2026

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Reese Donatelli, a 4-year-old from Southern California, gained attention for predicting football winners on her father's social media.
The "Trust the Toddler" series framed Reese's team picks around playful criteria, turning a bonding activity into fame.
Angry gamblers blamed her for losses and issued death threats after inaccurate NFL Wild Card round predictions.
The backlash drew attention, including Cardi B reacting to one of Reese's choices.

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Story summary

Reese Donatelli, a 4-year-old from Southern California, gained attention for predicting football winners on her father's social media.
The "Trust the Toddler" series framed Reese's team picks around playful criteria, turning a bonding activity into fame.
Angry gamblers blamed her for losses and issued death threats after inaccurate NFL Wild Card round predictions.
The backlash drew attention, including Cardi B reacting to one of Reese's choices.