Emily Austin discusses backlash and support after backing Trump

5 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 9

Austin told Fox News Digital she received private messages from NBA players and classmates who said they also supported Donald Trump.
She said the reaction became a "nightmare," with hate online and advice from her agent to delete her post and stick to sports coverage.
Austin said experiences at Hofstra during the pandemic and vaccine mandate debates pushed her into political commentary, while she continues sports reporting and also posts about Israel and Judaism.

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