The Kraft family is now reportedly looking to enter politics.
Josh Kraft, son of New England Patriots owner Robert, has decided to run for mayor of Boston, according to multiple reports.
Kraft itself has not commented publicly on the reports, which say an announcement is expected next month.
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Robert Kraft speaks during MusiCare’s Person of the Year honoring Jon Bon Jovi on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
The city elected Michelle Wu in 2021 in a race against Annissa Essaibi George. Wu received 64.0% of the vote to George’s 35.6%. Wu replaced Marty Walsh, who served as the city’s mayor for the previous two terms.
Ed Flynn, the former president of the Boston City Council and son of former mayor Raymond, has declined to run, while Jorge Mendoza-Iturralde has declared to run.
Kraft currently chairs the organization’s foundation and runs the family’s philanthropic initiatives. He also worked at the town’s Boys and Girls Club for 30 years.
Robert bought the Patriots in 1994 and helped turn the team into one of the greatest dynasties in sports history. Under his leadership, the team has been to 10 Super Bowls and won six of them.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm/File)
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An illegal immigrant was recently caught using a taxpayer-funded immigrant shelter in the Boston suburbs for criminal activityincluding possession of a weapon and nearly $1 million worth of drugs.
Leonardo Andujar Sanchez, a 28-year-old illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic, faces criminal charges in federal court for unlawful possession of an AR-15 and ammunition and over 400 grams of fentanyl with intent to distribute, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.
Kraft’s reported decision to run comes in the midst of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, although despite past support, Robert recently said he has not spoken to Trump since the events of January 6, 2021 unfolded.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft (Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports)
Tom Brady told Howard Stern on Sirius XM in April 2020 that he chose to distance himself from Trump when the former president launched his 2015 presidential campaign and asked the former NFL star to speak on his behalf at the 2016 Republican National Convention .
