BREAKING: David Geffen Sparks Firestorm After Backing NFL’s LGBTQ+ Parade Starting at AT&T Stadium, Home of the Dallas Cowboys
In a stunning turn of events, billionaire media titan David Geffen has ignited nationwide debate after announcing his public support for the NFL’s first-ever LGBTQ+ Pride Parade, which will launch this June at AT&T Stadium, the legendary home of the Dallas Cowboys.
Calling it a “new wave that will ripple across America’s most-watched sport,” Geffen appeared in a pre-recorded video aired on Good Morning America, where he praised the NFL for “finally opening its doors to love, identity, and truth.”
“Football has always been about courage,” he said. “Now, it’s time to show that courage off the field too.”
“Touchdown for Equality” to Begin in Texas
Dubbed “Touchdown for Equality,” the NFL’s historic Pride-themed parade tour will kick off in Arlington, Texas, on June 30—right at the heart of the nation’s most football-obsessed and politically conservative regions.
The event promises a dazzling mix of drag halftime shows, rainbow-colored pyrotechnics, pride-themed Cowboys merchandise, and a surprise performance rumored to include Beyoncé, who hails from nearby Houston.
Multiple sources confirm that Geffen has pledged $80 million in funding, covering everything from logistics to player education programs, and even an upcoming “Out in the Open” documentary, produced by HBO, which will follow closeted NFL players as they consider coming out during the parade tour.
Texas Heats Up: Cultural Clash on the Gridiron
Reactions across Texas—a state with deep football roots and strong conservative values—have been predictably fierce.
Far-right commentators on X (formerly Twitter) are calling for a boycott of the NFL, using hashtags like #BoycottCowboys and #StopTheParade, which trended for 36 hours straight after the news broke.
Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck called the move “the death of football as we knew it,” while parents in nearby suburbs have begun circulating petitions to prevent children’s teams from attending or watching the event.
Still, the initiative has its defenders. Texas LGBTQ+ organizations have called the parade a “milestone moment,” with Equality Texas releasing a statement: “Change starts where it’s hardest. And there’s no stage bigger than the Cowboys.”
Cowboys Locker Room Tension?
Inside AT&T Stadium, reports suggest mixed emotions among players and staff. While official statements remain positive, insiders have leaked that several veteran Cowboys players expressed concern over being “used for a social experiment.”
One offensive lineman, speaking anonymously, said: “We signed up to play football, not make political statements. This is a huge distraction.”
However, team quarterback Dak Prescott addressed the media directly: “I believe in inclusion. I believe everyone should feel safe in our sport. That’s what leadership looks like.”
Jerry Jones: Silent, But Watching
Interestingly, team owner Jerry Jones—one of the NFL’s most powerful and outspoken figures—has yet to make a public comment. But sources say he was not consulted prior to the NFL’s announcement, and internal meetings have reportedly been held to manage “brand risk.”
A leaked email from an AT&T Stadium executive reveals concerns about potential ticket boycotts and sponsor backlash, especially from Texas-based corporations.
Yet, the same email also notes that ticket interest among Gen Z and millennial fans has surged by 40%, with Pride-themed merchandise preorders breaking records within 72 hours.
Geffen’s Grand Vision: A New NFL Era?
Geffen’s support marks a seismic shift in how American billionaires use their influence in sports. “We’ve had decades of silence. It’s time for volume,” he said. “If even one player finds the courage to come out this year, the whole effort will have been worth it.”
He also revealed that the parade tour will travel to 10 other cities, including Miami, Chicago, and Seattle, with each stop featuring community outreach, LGBTQ+ youth initiatives, and NFL alumni participation.
Geffen closed his statement with a pointed message to critics: “If you’re angry that someone’s allowed to be themselves, maybe the problem isn’t football—it’s you.”
