It’s been a busy week for the Manning family.
On Monday, Texas quarterback Arch Manning went viral for laughing at an AI-generated video of head coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe following the win over Ohio State. On Tuesday, Arch Manning apologized, making it clear that he regrets his comments.
“In my press conference yesterday, I made an insensitive comment about an AI video,” Manning said in his post. “There is nothing funny about it. It’s easy to say I didn’t mean it, but I know my words and actions were hurtful to a lot of people. I do not take that lightly and am deeply sorry for that.
“I specifically want to apologize to Holly Rowe for what she has personally had to deal with because of my comments. I have a ton of respect for her and appreciate her showing me grace in this moment. I need to do better and will be more thoughtful going forward.”
Holly Rowe has accepted the apology.
“Thank you Arch,” Rowe posted. “I appreciate our conversation about this — which will remain private. Apology accepted. We move forward with respect and kindness for one another.”
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Arch Manning is the son of Cooper Manning and the nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning.
The Manning family typically keeps a pretty low-profile when it comes to their personal views on things like social issues and politics, but their past comments and decisions are coming into light, following the Arch-Holly Rowe controversy.
In the past, the Manning family has made it pretty clear where they stand politically.
Manning family’s political views come into light
In the past, the Manning family has shown public support for the Republican Party. Peyton Manning has donated to the GOP several times over his life, while Eli Manning has been friendly with Donald Trump.
Peyton Manning has reportedly been a “longstanding” supporter of the Republican Party.
“The legendary NFL quarterback had reportedly been a ‘longstanding’ supporter of the Republican Party. He had reportedly donated close to $20,000 to Republican candidates, according to USA TODAY. Manning reportedly donated to past presidential candidates like Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush. The latter of which joked about Manning’s support following the Super Bowl,” the report states.
Peyton Manning has also reportedly shown support for Republican candidates at rallies in the past.
Eli Manning was once even accused of yelling “Trump” as an audible during a game, though h denied it. However, he previously admitted to being friendly with the current President of the United States.
“I’m not a huge political person, so I don’t get too involved in it,” Eli Manning added.
Neither Peyton or Eli, though, have publicly announced that they have voted for Donald Trump in recent years.
