On the short list of athletes who aren’t afraid to speak their mind or take risks, golfer Phil Mickelson has to be at the top of that list.
The former PGA Tour star (now LIV Golf) is still known for taking big risks and dazzling on the golf course.
And, he has a knack for speaking his mind about politics, too. Something few athletes will dare to do.
But Lefty took a shot at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer that has people applauding him for speaking his mind.
Here’s what unfolded.
Yesterday, Schumer made a speech on the Capitol floor declaring the SAVE Act — which would require proof of citizenship to vote nationwide — “dead on arrival.”
Schumer vowed that not even a single Democrat will consider it, thus preventing it from ever reaching President Trump’s desk.
Watch for yourself:
🚨 JUST IN: Chuck Schumer announces that the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to register to vote nationwide, is DONE. Won't go to Trump's desk. DOA.
It needs 60 votes. Schumer turned around, looked at Republicans, and gloated as he said this.
"The SAVE Act [will]… pic.twitter.com/Kbl1mYFfSy
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 30, 2025
“Republicans in Congress are pushing the SAVE Act, one of the most destructive, dangerous voter suppression bills in recent memory. It is very reminiscent of Jim Crow,” claimed Schumer.
“That’s what Republicans want to do. They not only want to restore Jim Crow in the south, they want to have Jim Crow spread from one end of this country to the other. It will not happen.”
But the outspoken Mickelson was quick to call out Schumer.
In a response on X, he unloaded on Schumer, branding him a traitor who doesn’t represent America.
How is this fighting for Americans?
How is letting non citizens vote in American elections a good thing?
It is NOT!
He is not representing America , its citizens nor their best interests. He’s a traitor https://t.co/OavG7OHfnE— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) May 1, 2025
Last month, the House approved the legislation to require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote for federal elections, one of President Donald Trump’s top election-related priorities.
Republicans argued the SAVE Act is necessary to ensure only citizens vote in U.S. elections and would cement Trump’s order into law.
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, a Wisconsin Republican who chairs the House committee that handles election legislation, said during Thursday’s debate that the bill is meant to “restore Americans’ confidence in our elections” and prevent noncitizens from voting.
The SAVE Act would require all applicants using the federal voter registration form to provide documentary proof of citizenship in person at their local election office. Among the acceptable documents are a valid U.S. passport and a government-issued photo ID card presented alongside a certified birth certificate.