Detroit Lions legend Calvin Johnson is no fan of the way President Donald Trump handled the coronavirus pandemic. Johnson appeared on a Michigan panel Thursday to discuss Trump’s response to the pandemic. During the panel, Johnson called out Trump and “leadership at the federal level.”
NFL, Johnson, 34, opened up a marijuana dispensary with former teammate Rob Sims." data-reactid="23">The panel was set up by Michigan State Representative Joe Tate, a Democrat. The panel explained the impact of Trump’s response on local businesses. After retiring from the NFL, Johnson, 34, opened a marijuana dispensary with former teammate Rob Sims.
Johnson spoke about how Trump’s response to the pandemic has impacted businesses. He also criticized Trump’s leadership and his “lack of empathy,” according to USA Today.
“What if we had a leader, for example, who wears his mask, who preaches social distancing and believes in science? In short, it is the leadership that has failed at the federal level when it comes to leadership and the lack of empathy there about what is going on in this state and in the country. And my heart goes out to the many losses – not just businesses, but people in general, all the losses we have suffered.
As Johnson criticized the federal response to the virus, he praised local leaders, saying Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was taking things seriously.
The panel was held in support of Joe Biden, although Johnson did not directly endorse Biden during the event.
Calvin Johnson still considered a legend in Detroit
NFL. Johnson, however, decided to leave the game early, retiring after the 2015 season. The move came as a shock, especially considering Johnson’s career was off to a Hall of Fame start. In nine seasons, Johnson put up 11,619 receiving yards and 83 touchdowns." data-reactid="30">At 34, Johnson could still be in huge numbers in the NFL. Johnson, however, decided to leave the game earlier, retiring after the 2015 season. The move came as a shock, especially as Johnson’s career was set to kick off in the Hall of Fame. In nine seasons, Johnson had 11,619 receiving yards and 83 touchdowns.
Johnson’s early retirement was a reminder to many of Barry Sanders, who also left the Lions in his prime. Although they left the game early, the pair are considered two of the best in franchise history.
