Former Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira has been making his presence known again on social media.
On Monday, he took the opportunity to connect the United States of America’s reexamination of Columbus Day to Democrats.
“Columbus Day is another reminder that Democrats want to erase America’s history to appease the radical fringe of their party,” Teixeira wrote on X/Twitter. “Republicans are the party of common sense — and we know God has blessed us to live in the greatest nation on earth. We should never stop celebrating America!”
In some parts of the country, Columbus Day is now referred to as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a holiday that honors the history, cultures, and resilience of Native American communities that long predated European exploration.
Teixeira’s post is the latest example of his efforts to appeal to President Donald Trump’s base, supporters who largely feel the USA has become too “woke” in recent years.
On Aug. 28, Teixeira announced that he’d be running in Texas’s 21st Congressional District, where Rep. Chip Roy will not seek re-election as he runs for Texas Attorney General.
“As a proud Texan and lifelong conservative who loves our country, I’m ready to fight for the principles that make Texas strong and America exceptional,” Teixeira’s statement read, via X/Twitter. “It takes teamwork to win, and I’m ready to help defend President Trump’s America First agenda, Texas families, and individual liberty.”
Teixeira, 45, is a Maryland native who currently lives in the Austin area. He spent the first four-plus years of his major-league career with the Texas Rangers.
The three-time All-Star concluded his career with eight years on the Yankees, winning a World Series in 2009.
Teixeira retired in 2016 after a 14-year career in which he hit .268 with a .869 OPS and 409 home runs.
MORE YANKEES COVERAGE
Read the original article on NJ.com. Add NJ.com as a Preferred Source by clicking here.