Chants of “Barry, Barry” were heard throughout the stadium when concertgoers saw what Brooks was wearing. He even took a moment to explain his choice of clothes.
"You guys got the greatest player in NFL history, in my opinion," Brooks said, the Free Press reported.
But on social media, the backlash began after Brooks posted a photo Sunday wearing the jersey walking out of a stadium hallway, the Free Press reported Friday.
Fans mistook the jersey as support for Bernie Sanders, a Democratic candidate for president in the 2020 election.
"Sanders?? Don't care about your politics,” a commenter wrote. “Love your music. Let's keep politics and your entertainment separate."
Barry Sanders got involved in the fervor, jokingly asking Brooks to be his running mate.
Hey @garthbrooks, want to be my VP? #Number20for2020 https://t.co/qPhw0lSFCD
— Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) February 28, 2020
The Detroit Lions later posted their support for Sanders, the running back.
He’s got our vote. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/V7P96uLjtG
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) February 28, 2020
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