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Robert Griffin III isn’t backing down, not from his critics and certainly not when it comes to defending his wife, Grete. The former NFL quarterback found himself at the center of controversy this week after making a straight forward statement about WNBA stars Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. But while the backlash from ESPN’s Ryan Clark made headlines, Griffin turned the attention back to his family in a surprising way.
The tension started when Griffin posted on social media following the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game, claiming Angel Reese “hates” Caitlin Clark***. “Not some basketball rivalry hate either. Hate,”*** he wrote, igniting swift and sharp criticism.
Ryan Clark fired back on “The Pivot Podcast,” slamming Griffin’s comments and taking personal jabs at his interracial marriage. But instead of trading insults, Griffin shifted focus, using the moment to support his wife’s growing business publicly.
Griffin didn’t directly fire back at Ryan Clark’s comments about his personal life, but he clarified his stance. On Tuesday, he posted a message on social media praising Grete Griffin’s work.
“My wife is lifting up women of all backgrounds,” he wrote. “LITERALLY. If you stand against discrimination and tearing down love go support my wife’s business and get your booty right with booty bands.”
My wife is lifting up women of all backgrounds. LITERALLY. If you stand against discrimination and tearing down love go support my wife’s business and get your booty right with booty bands at https://t.co/U88BSZNsPa #Love #Family pic.twitter.com/1EwK90cQb3
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 20, 2025
Grete, a former track athlete and fitness coach, runs a wellness brand that promotes body strength and confidence. Her husband used the spotlight from the feud to bring attention to her business, sending a message of resilience rather than retaliation.
Ryan Clark had accused Griffin of lacking the lived experience to comment on what young Black women like Angel Reese face. “In both of your marriages, you’ve been married to White women,” Clark said. “You haven’t been able to do that because… you’re not having conversations at your home about what Black women have to endure in this country.”
Despite the personal nature of the exchange, Griffin kept his focus on positivity. He and Grete, married since 2018, have four children together and continue to show a united front online.
With emotions still high and opinions flying across social platforms, whether this back-and-forth will fade or escalate remains to be seen. For now, Griffin is making it clear that his energy is behind his family, which includes standing by his wife publicly and proudly.
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