Athletes attending Patriot Games reveal how it devolved into MAGA madness

President Donald Trump’s Patriot Games, a competitive series of athletic tests featuring boys and girls from all over the U.S., have become less about athletic prowess and more about one’s devotion to MAGA.

The premise of the games was to feature one boy and one girl from each American state or territory, competing against each other to “celebrate the character, determination, and excellence that define the American spirit.” The games were announced as a part of America’s 250th birthday celebration running from August 9th through 13th.

However, according to CNN, the people selected to compete in the games were chosen not solely on their athletic ability but also on their devotion to the MAGA cause. The outlet reported that the contestants were primarily caucasian who were either homeschooled or attended private Christian schools.

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Bizarrely enough, some of the contestants do not reside in the state they were chosen to represent. For example, the male teenager representing Puerto Rico is from Texas.

CNN also reported that Bobbi Vickers, the 16-year-old representing Massachusetts, attends school in California. According to Vickers, she was also surprised to find that she would be representing Massachusetts.

“I get a bunch of questions like, ‘Why are you representing Massachusetts and not your home state?” Vickers told CNN. Like many of the celebrations surrounding America’s birthday, the event has been highly politicized, with many contestants thanking the president personally for the opportunity to compete.

In addition to the president, CNN found that many of those appearing on the games also touted their Christian faith. Unsurprisingly, there also appeared to be a slightly uncoordinated initiative.

It was reported that in the lead-up to the events, it was unclear what the games would entail. The only event that seemed confirmed was the 100-meter dash. “I’m not 100 percent sure what’s going to be happening. I’m definitely training all around, just to prepare,” 16-year-old Max Biondolillo, a Floridian competing in the games, told The Washington Post.

Other contestants told CNN that they were unsure how the events were scored, especially team events like dodgeball. “I don’t know how that’s going to work, that’s kind of a gamble for me,” Ohio representative Liam Nies told CNN.

“No two teams are equal, so it’s really if you get the better team or you don’t,” he added. The finale of the games is set to air on ESPN, with the president in attendance at the Spire Academy in Geneva, Ohio.

The winners of the games, one boy and one girl, will allegedly win a $250,000 scholarship.President Donald Trump announced the games in December, which he claimed would “spotlight the greatest high school athletes from all across America.” He added, “But I promise there will be no men playing in women’s sports. You’re not going to see that. You’ll see everything but that.”

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