Legendary radio host claims politics split Mets’ clubhouse: ‘It started over Trump’

Trump support drove wedge between former Mets star teammates, says sports radio star Mike Francesa

Mike Francesa claimed political differences over Trump caused serious rift between Mets stars Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo before trade.

Legendary radio host claims politics split Mets’ clubhouse: ‘It started over Trump’

The sports radio legend reveals that differing views on President Trump created tension between key Mets players

Trump support drove wedge between former Mets star teammates, says sports radio star Mike Francesa - NEW YORK TIMES POST

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York sports radio icon Mike Francesa claims differing views on President Donald Trump created a divide within the Mets clubhouse.  Francesa said on his podcast Tuesday that a feud between shortstop Francisco Lindor and outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who was recently traded to the Texas Rangers, was ignited by politics. Francesa did not disclose which player supported Trump and which didn’t.  “The Nimmo-…

Mike Francesa Claims the Mets Were Broken Up Because of Donald Trump

On The Mike Francesa Podcast, Francesa says the reason Brandon Nimmo was traded is because he and Francisco Lindor couldn’t get along due to differences over Donald Trump: Is friction within the Mets causing problems? pic.twitter.com/Vgz5OBX3kf— The Mike Francesa Podcast (@FrancesaPodcast) December 16, 2025 “The Nimmo/Lindor thing my understand was political. Had to do with Trump. One side liked Trump, one side didn’t like Trump. So Trump’s spl…