Devon Mostert, wife of Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert, didn’t hold back on social media after Kamala Harris took aim at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Mostert’s Instagram story, which has since disappeared, bluntly labeled Harris as “garbage” for criticizing DeSantis while he was busy managing the crisis and dealing with over three million Floridians left without power.
TRENDING: Miami #Dolphins star Raheem Mostert’s wife Devon RIPS “garbage” Kamala Harris
“She's garbage. Textbook trash. No one has time, Kamala- especially not for her to say some bulls**t like, ‘we can be unburdened, by what has been’”
Later she posted support for Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/1iY7h8a6V9
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) October 10, 2024
Harris’ comments have been part of a growing rift between her and DeSantis, with Harris claiming that he’s been “playing political games” by not taking her calls as Florida faced its second major hurricane in two weeks. In contrast, Biden struck a very different tone, saying DeSantis was doing a “great job.” Mostert’s post summed it up with biting sarcasm: “The math ain’t mathing, sis. They’re sinking their own ship.” It’s a stark reminder of the disconnect within the current administration, even as natural disasters devastate communities.
Mostert wasn’t the only NFL spouse chiming in on the controversy. Annah Tagovailoa, wife of Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, also shared a post highlighting how President Trump opened his Trump Doral Miami resort to first responders. The post included a video of Trump welcoming those on the front lines with open arms, emphasizing his hands-on approach, which contrasted sharply with Harris’s comments. Clearly, there’s a growing sentiment among Floridians, including the local NFL community, that they’re not getting the support they need from Washington, and they’re not shy about voicing it.
As Hurricane Milton’s impact unfolds, FEMA and other federal agencies have faced criticism for not being visible enough on the ground. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell fired back at these accusations, defending their response efforts on CNN. She argued that just because FEMA officials aren’t always visible doesn’t mean they’re not there. According to Criswell, teams are “embedded” within local operations, working behind the scenes to assist with recovery efforts. But that explanation hasn’t appeased critics, who see the response as lackluster.
This situation has clearly put Harris on the defensive, with her rushing back from California to tour the storm-ravaged areas. But for some, it’s too little, too late. As public figures like the Mosterts and Tagovailoas step into the fray, the administration will need to step up and address concerns more directly. Whether they can regain Floridians’ trust amid the criticism remains to be seen, but one thing’s certain: folks aren’t buying Harris’s talking points, and they’re fed up with what they see as performative politics at a time when they need real support.