The Kraft family is now reportedly looking to get into politics.
Josh Kraft, son of New England Patriots owner Robert, has decided to run for mayor of Boston, according to multiple reports.
Kraft himself has not commented publicly on the reports, which say an announcement is expected next month.
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Robert Kraft speaks during the MusiCares Person of the Year Honoring Jon Bon Jovi on Friday, February 2, 2024 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
The city elected Michelle Wu in 2021 in a race against Annissa Essaibi George. Wu received 64.0% of the vote to George’s 35.6%. Wu replaced Marty Walsh, who served as the city’s mayor for the previous two terms.
Ed Flynn, former president of the Boston City Council and son of former Mayor Raymond, declined to run, while Jorge Mendoza-Iturralde declared he would run.
Kraft is currently the president of the organization’s foundation and directs the family’s philanthropic efforts. He also worked at the city’s Boys & Girls Club for 30 years.
Robert bought the Patriots in 1994 and helped build the team into one of the greatest dynasties in sports history. Under his leadership, the team has been to 10 Super Bowls, winning six of them.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm/File)
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An illegal immigrant was recently captured Use of a taxpayer-funded migrant shelter in suburban Boston for criminal activity.including the storage of a gun and drugs worth almost a million dollars.
Leonardo Andújar Sánchez, a 28-year-old illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic, faces criminal charges in federal court for illegal possession of an AR-15 and ammunition and more than 400 grams of fentanyl with intent to distribute, according to a statement from the Federal Prosecutor’s Office. for the District of Massachusetts.
Kraft’s reported decision to run for office comes amid President Donald Trump’s inauguration, although despite previous support, Robert recently said he has not spoken to Trump since the events of January 6 unfolded. of 2021.
Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots (Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports)
Tom Brady told Howard Stern on Sirius XM in April 2020 that he decided to distance himself from Trump when the former president launched his presidential campaign in 2015 and asked the former NFL star to speak on his behalf at the 2016 Republican National Convention.
