A Washington Nationals executive is facing backlash after an undercover video surfaced, appearing to show him admitting the organization avoids featuring a Christian player on social media because of the athlete’s outspoken religious beliefs.

The footage, released by activist journalist James O’Keefe and the Citizen Journalism Foundation, allegedly shows Washington Nationals Director of Community Relations Sean Hudson discussing pitcher Trevor Williams and his public criticism of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to honor the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence during a 2023 Pride Night event.

According to the video, Hudson described Williams as “very Catholic” and referenced the pitcher’s social media objections to the Dodgers honoring the drag performance group, known for satirical religious imagery featuring Catholic themes.

Hudson summarized Williams’ position by saying, “This is wrong, this is my religion, you all are mocking it.”

He then added, “Because of that, we don’t use him on social [media].”

Hudson also claimed the Nationals intentionally avoid using Williams in lighthearted social media videos and fan engagement segments.

“We don’t ask him,” Hudson said while referencing one example where players debate whether a hot dog is considered a sandwich.

The comments quickly sparked criticism online, with some raising concerns about possible religious discrimination in professional sports. Media personality Alex Stein, who commented on the undercover footage, suggested the remarks could potentially raise questions under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits workplace discrimination based on religion.

The controversy stems from Williams’ 2023 outspoken defense of his Catholic faith after the Dodgers invited the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to receive a community service award during the team’s Pride Night festivities. At the time, Williams publicly criticized the decision, arguing that the group mocked Christianity and Catholic beliefs.

The newly released footage included several additional comments attributed to Hudson that generated even more controversy. In the conversation, Hudson reportedly described himself as “very far left-leaning” and claimed there was a “join the Communist Party” poster hanging in his kitchen.

He also expressed support for “redistributing someone’s wealth” and joked about wanting every Nationals home run to trigger a donation to the Communist Party.

Hudson additionally spoke about sports fans who dislike politics entering athletics, saying, “If you’re a sports fan and we p— you off, where else are you going to go?”

The undercover footage also included claims about fan data collection practices. Hudson suggested that the organization analyze customer purchasing habits, attendance patterns, and online behavior to better categorize fans and market content to them.

“If you ever come to a Nats game, there is someone on our team who is responsible for figuring out everything about you,” Hudson said in the recording.

He further claimed that fans who accept online cookies provide the organization access to “a plethora of your Google history,” though he later denied that claim.

The conversation also touched on employee resource groups focused on gender identity and sexual orientation. Hudson reportedly defended the idea of LGBT-focused meetings that exclude individuals who do not identify as members of the LGBTQ community.

The footage also included comments about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, whom Hudson reportedly described as “unimpressive.” Hudson claimed he would tell interested players that Hegseth had already left Nationals games even if he had not.

After the undercover video gained traction online, Alex Stein contacted Hudson directly during his program “After Hours With Alex Stein” to ask about the remarks.

“That doesn’t sound like something that I would say,” Hudson responded when asked whether the Nationals intentionally avoided promoting Williams because of his Christian beliefs.

Hudson also denied supporting communism, saying, “That’s not true at all.”

When questioned about tracking fans’ Google search histories, Hudson insisted, “That’s not possible for us.”

The Washington Nationals had not publicly responded to the allegations as of Tuesday evening. The Christian Post reported that requests for comment from the organization were still pending.

The controversy arrives at a time when debates surrounding faith, free speech, politics, and professional sports continue to intensify across the country. For many Christians, the situation has renewed concerns about whether openly expressing biblical convictions in high-profile workplaces can come with professional consequences.