Vance Rips MLB For Warning Players Against Writing Bible Verses On ‘Pride Night’ Caps

Other Republicans echoed the outrage.

Critics argued MLB happily promotes Pride messaging but cracks down on players quietly referencing Scripture — especially one tying the rainbow to God’s promise rather than modern activism.

Roupp later explained his choice: “It’s just about God’s covenant and a promise that he makes to us… I’m thankful we live in a country where we have the freedom to believe what we want and express what we want.”

Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Lankford said, “MLB needs to fix the contradiction: a pride flag is fine, but a Bible verse gets a warning? Faith isn’t a violation. Treat it that way.”

Alabama GOP Sen. Katie Britt wrote on X, “Let me get this straight, [MLB] teams can host ‘pride night’ but players wearing bible verses is an issue?”