Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson is facing intense backlash from online critics and liberal activists after he shared a faith-based social media post to his followers this week.
But the former two-time NFL MVP isn’t backing down.
Jackson, who is used to facing criticism about his football game, is now facing backlash after he re-shared a post from conservative influencer Charlie Kirk on X.
TRENDING: #NFL star Lamar Jackson is under heavy criticism for reposting a post from right-wing political personality Charlie Kirk.
Jackson has taken serious heat from #Ravens and other fans across the league.
😳😳😳 pic.twitter.com/vowKIUeIha
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) August 18, 2025
Kirk is best known as the founder and president of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization established in 2012 that focuses on promoting conservative values among young people, especially on college campuses.
Jackson, who is vocal about his Christian religious beliefs, re-shared a message from Kirk, which read, “It’s all about Jesus.”
Jackson’s X timeline is filled with religious posts and with him proclaiming that “God is Good” and has also re-posted Bible messages from different accounts as well.
But the seemingly innocuous re-share of the post sent many social media users into a frenzy of hateful messages directed at Jackson.
Lamar Jackson out here retweeting Charlie Kirk. Hope he continues to choke in the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/T0SQ79NdR2
— Ya Boy Big Nel (@TheeNelDog) August 18, 2025
guys im very aware that lamar jackson probably has zero idea who charlie kirk is and is solely rt bc its talks about his faith
but it still wild to see your favorite players name right above the second spawn of satan himself https://t.co/cssNonYpH8
— 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣 (@justinbtw_) August 18, 2025
It’s not the message that is the problem, it’s the messenger. If Lamar Jackson was a plumber and not a NFL player, Charlie Kirk would call him a DEI hire he wouldn’t trust to work in his home. https://t.co/PIJ9f8JwkP
— 89_wlx (@wlx_89) August 18, 2025
Jackson’s political ideologies are unclear but what has been crystal clear are his belief in God and Jesus. He has made a point to praise the Lord before and after Ravens games.
in 2023 upon signing a new contract with the Ravens that he was unconcerned with what outsiders were saying about him while he was negotiating the new deal.
“It is not about what people say. … It is about believing in yourself at the end of the day,” he said at the time, via Sports Spectrum. “Keeping God first because without Him, there is no Lamar Jackson. I’m gonna tell you that now.”
Kirk quickly chimed in to the Jackson “controversy”, saying, “Jesus is the way, truth, and life.”
Jackson’s Ravens’ squad is also known for leaning into faith.
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is Catholic and has a long history of quoting scripture at his press conferences and the Ravens pray after each game.
They also dedicated the AFC North title last year to God, according to media outlet OutKick.