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Kiffin's Controversial Post Sparks Debate, Then Deletion

1/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Lane Kiffin, the head coach of LSU, posted a photo of two hats reading "Make Baton Rouge Great" and tagged U.S. President Donald Trump, triggering mixed reactions.
Kiffin deleted post and reposted it without the Trump tag.
He left Ole Miss after a season to join LSU.
He signed a seven-year, $91 million contract with LSU that includes a $500,000 bonus from Ole Miss after its College Football Playoff exit.

History

Historical Context

Lane Kiffin's 2023 social media post linking LSU football to political figures echoes the 2016 election's impact on sports culture. Kiffin, who previously coached at Ole Miss, signed a seven-year, $91 million contract with LSU, underscoring the growing financial stakes in college athletics. This incident reflects the ongoing intertwining of sports and politics, a trend evident in past controversies involving athletes and political endorsements.

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Story summary

Lane Kiffin, the head coach of LSU, posted a photo of two hats reading "Make Baton Rouge Great" and tagged U.S. President Donald Trump, triggering mixed reactions.
Kiffin deleted post and reposted it without the Trump tag.
He left Ole Miss after a season to join LSU.
He signed a seven-year, $91 million contract with LSU that includes a $500,000 bonus from Ole Miss after its College Football Playoff exit.

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