Former Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira has once again made his presence known on social media.
On Monday, he took the opportunity to link the United States of America's reexamination of Columbus Day to the Democrats.
“Columbus Day is yet another reminder that Democrats want to erase America's history to appease the radical fringes of their party,” Teixeira wrote on X/Twitter. “Republicans are the party of common sense – and we know that God has blessed us to live in the greatest nation on earth. We must never stop celebrating America!”
In some parts of the country, Columbus Day is now called Indigenous Peoples Day, a holiday honoring the histories, cultures and resilience of Native American communities that existed long before European exploration.
Teixeira's post is the latest example of his efforts to appeal to President Donald Trump's base, supporters who largely believe the US has become too “woke” in recent years.
On August 28, Teixeira announced he would run for Texas' 21st Congressional District, where Representative Chip Roy will not seek re-election as he is running for Texas Attorney General.
“As a proud Texan and lifelong conservative who loves our country, I am ready to fight for the principles that make Texas strong and America exceptional,” Teixeira's statement said via X/Twitter. “It takes teamwork to win, and I am prepared to help defend President Trump's America First agenda, Texas families and individual freedom.”
Teixeira, 45, is a native of Maryland and currently lives in the Austin area. He spent the first four years of his Major League career with the Texas Rangers.
The three-time All-Star finished his career with eight years with the Yankees and won a World Series in 2009.
Teixeira retired in 2016 after a 14-year career in which he hit .268 with an .869 OPS and 409 home runs.
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