Martellus Bennett Writes Emotional Letter To Daughter Following Election

Robert Alvarez

7 years ago at 1:59 pm ET

Winslow Townson - USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett hasn’t been afraid to speak his mind over social media since signing with the team earlier this year. On Election Day, he tweeted out his support of Hillary Clinton and following the results of Tuesday’s vote, he posted an emotional letter to his daughter on Instagram in response to the Trump victory.

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"Daddy how will this effect my future?" Jett, I'm not totally sure my love. You'll be 7 in four years, you'll be in the 2nd grade. Your mom and I have a lot of work to do. We will continue to teach you How to love, accept others for who they are, think for yourself, help others in need, achieve what the world deem impossible. It's ok for you to color outside of the lines. I will continue to encourage other kids as well because they'll impact your future directly. The world will one day be all of yours, no time to wait training starts now. So unfold your arms and reach for the stars because if anyone can touch them it's you. Don't be afraid of your tomorrows, make the most of your todays. Training starts today. So stand up you're a GIANT!! You deserve a world full of color, wonder and dreams. Let's color the world together, your dreams are my dreams. Together we can be the change we wish to see in the universe. We have a lot of work to do, but I think we will have help. I am very proud of you! This is a huge weight to put on your shoulders but don't worry about that I'll always be here to spot you. Training starts today. I love you. Now Let's go! #theimaginationagency

A post shared by Martellus Bennett (@martellusb) on Nov 9, 2016 at 2:17pm PST

Bennett was asked about the letter by the media, he stated that while playing a game for a living is fun, being a father is what really matters and his letter was meant to bring more “social unity” rather than divide people.

Martellus Bennett talks about the special message he wrote to his daughter after the #Election2016 #Patriots #WBZ @MartysaurusRex pic.twitter.com/vvfBXMVuwx

— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) November 11, 2016