Enes Kanter’s Aspiration for Political Office Expressed on Newsmax as “The American Dream”
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom is considering a political run, stating that he could “truly make a difference” in U.S. foreign policy. The Turkish-American athlete, appearing on Newsmax’s “Wake Up America,” expressed his belief that a potential run aligns with the American dream. Freedom, who last played for the Boston Celtics in 2022, believes his outspoken criticism of the NBA’s relationship with China has prevented him from being signed by another team. He said that corporate America is afraid to speak out against China due to the potential impact on their business, calling them “hypocrites.” Freedom has often defended America in the face of criticism from fellow athletes, including women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe, whom he believes focuses too much on the country’s problems rather than seeking improvement. He has been encouraged by others to bring his voice to the public conversation as a political candidate and views it as an opportunity to make a real difference. Freedom’s views and criticisms have gained attention and he believes he can have a positive impact on both domestic and foreign policy agendas if elected.
