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Former NFL kicker Jay Feely is trading footballs for political rallies, launching a congressional campaign fueled by conservative passion. The Arizona Republican says a defining moment came when Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt last July – an event Feely claims awakened his call to public service.
Feely’s running to represent Arizona’s 5th District, vowing to defend Trump-style policies on immigration and economic freedom. He slammed career politicians who exploit public office for personal gain, pledging to bring real-world grit from his NFL days to Washington. The ex-Cardinals player accused Democrats of attacking American values, declaring classrooms and borders battlegrounds in the fight for the nation’s soul.
“We’re teaching kids to hate America while letting criminals flood across our border,” Feely told supporters at his kickoff rally. His campaign promises to champion faith, family, and the Constitution against what he calls “radical leftist agendas.” The father of three emphasized his empty nest allows full focus on serving constituents, not climbing the political ladder.
Feely credits Trump and Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan for convincing him to run, revealing they first approached him in 2022. Back then, family commitments kept him sidelined – but now he’s ready to tackle Washington’s swamp creatures. The former kicker compared political opponents to opposing teams, vowing to “score points for hardworking Americans” against socialist plays.
Immigration dominates Feely’s platform, with promises to finish Trump’s border wall and deport illegal immigrants en masse. He ties the crisis to fentanyl deaths and crime spikes, blaming Democrats for “open borders killing our communities.” On the economy, Feely demands tax cuts and deregulation to “unshackle small businesses from government tyranny.”
The Trump loyalist warned supporters about election integrity, urging reforms to prevent “Democrat cheating machines.” He framed 2026 as America’s last chance to save itself from Marxist ideologies poisoning schools and corporations. Feely’s stump speech drips with religious fervor, calling politics “a spiritual war between good and evil.”
Critics dismiss Feely as another celebrity Trump puppet, but supporters cheer his outsider status. “I’m not a politician – I’m a patriot,” he barked to applause, slamming DC elites who’ve never “worked a real job.” His NFL record – 14 seasons, 82% field goal accuracy – is touted as proof he’ll deliver results, not empty promises.
With incumbent Andy Biggs eyeing the governor’s mansion, Feely’s path clears for a Trump-backed showdown. The race tests whether voters want experienced legislators or fiery outsiders to confront Washington’s “corrupt establishment.” As Feely often growls: “Time to kick the liberals out of our government – permanently.”
