Gronkowski says he's not affiliated with group that brought celebrities to NH polls
WMUR • • sports
Key Points:
- Retired Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski clarified that he is not affiliated with conservative advocacy group Turning Point Action, which brought celebrities to New Hampshire polling locations as part of a get-out-the-vote effort.
- Gronkowski stated he was simply greeting fans and taking photos after stopping at Goffstown High School, emphasizing that he interacted with people across the political spectrum.
- He expressed frustration over media narratives suggesting political endorsement, calling the coverage misleading and clickbait.
- Other celebrities at New Hampshire polling sites included Danny Amendola, Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, and Kevin Youkilis, with Turning Point Action focusing on increasing voter turnout among low-propensity voters.
- Gronkowski declined to discuss politics at a press conference, stating his visit was to encourage voting and to focus on his upcoming Patriots Hall of Fame induction.
