President Donald J. Trump didn’t hold back after canceling a White House ceremony which would have honored the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Hours after making the major announcement, he took direct aim at the Eagles and the NFL for their latest National Anthem policy announcement. Trump taunted that there will be no “escaping to the locker rooms.”
Here’s the full White House Statement: “The Philadelphia Eagles are unable to come to the White House with their full team to be celebrated tomorrow. They disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem, hand on heart, in honor of the great men and women of our military and the people of our country. The Eagles wanted to send a smaller delegation, but the 1,000 fans planning to attend the event deserve better. These fans are still invited to the White House to be part of a different type of ceremony—one that will honor our great country, pay tribute to the heroes who fight to protect it, and loudly and proudly play the National Anthem. I will be there at 3:00 p.m. with the United States Marine Band and the United States Army Chorus to celebrate America.”
Isn’t it refreshing to have a President in the White House who would rather host an event with the U.S. Marine Band and celebrate America?
Trump first made the announcement to disinvite the team after they decided to send a “smaller delegation” in protest of Trump’s opposition to players who kneel during the National Anthem. At the time of cancelation, only 10 players confirmed they would agree to visit. (RELATED: NFL Owners Considering Yardage Penalties for Kneeling Players).
Trump’s fiery immediately outraged the Democratic Mayor of Philadelphia Jim Kenney, who issued this statement:
“The Eagles call the birthplace of our democracy home, so it’s no surprise that this team embodies everything that makes our country and our city great. Their athletic accomplishments on the field led to an historic victory this year. Fans all across the country rallied behind them because we like to root for the underdog and we feel joy when we see the underdogs finally win. I’m equally proud of the Eagles’ activism off the field. These are players who stand up for the causes they believe in and who contribute in meaningful ways to their community. They represent the diversity of our nation—a nation in which we are free to express our opinions.
Disinviting them from the White House only proves that our President is not a true patriot, but a fragile egomaniac obsessed with crowd size and afraid of the embarrassment of throwing a party to which no one wants to attend. City Hall is always open for a celebration.”
The Philadelphia Eagles Football Team was invited to the White House. Unfortunately, only a small number of players decided to come, and we canceled the event. Staying in the Locker Room for the playing of our National Anthem is as disrespectful to our country as kneeling. Sorry!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 5, 2018
In February, the Golden State Warriors declined to attend a White House ceremony to honor their 2017 NBA championship and instead toured the National Museum of African-American History and Culture with local students.
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Trump has been fighting against anthem kneelers for over a year, during a rally in which he called out the “son of a *****” players who continued to protest. The NFL has lost millions of dollars in ticket sales and television ad revenues as a result of fans not wanting to see their team disrespect the National Anthem and our country.
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“Activism” is not acceptable during contract time in the workplace.
“Activism” is not acceptable during contract time in the workplace.
How is it that a damn Draft Dodger President who does not know the words to the national Anthem can complain about disrespecting the flag are you frigging people nuts he should not be allowed in any stadium. the sorry soB
Well said. We’re dealing with a moron mayor in NY. Their combined IQ is equivalent to that of KELP.
Well said. We’re dealing with a moron mayor in NY. Their combined IQ is equivalent to that of KELP.
Dear Jim Kenney, who the heck are you?
You lead a city that is a slum, filled with trash and disease and drug dealers and addicts.
Did you ever do anything other than sell yourself?
President Trump feels like the majority of Americans, proud of our country and what it stands for.
If you don’t like it you and those bastards that want to kneel for the National Anthem can pack up and go live with Madonna and Matt Damon. Just don’t pull a reversal, stay there, renounce your American citizenship, because we don’t want you or those broken babies who are butt hurt because a real American is in the White House.
Jim Kenney is an idiot. First of all it’s not a Democracy, it’s a Republic though he would love for it to be a Democracy. The definition of Democracy means Mob Rule.
Jim Kenney is an idiot. First of all it’s not a Democracy, it’s a Republic though he would love for it to be a Democracy. The definition of Democracy means Mob Rule.
Too bad for the players who wanted to go. I hope Trump invites them alone to come because they will never get another opportunity to do this. The Eagles win of the Superbowl was a fluke and will never happen again. It’s a city of losers with loser teams and doesn’t deserve to ever win any championship.
Too bad for the players who wanted to go. I hope Trump invites them alone to come because they will never get another opportunity to do this. The Eagles win of the Superbowl was a fluke and will never happen again. It’s a city of losers with loser teams and doesn’t deserve to ever win any championship.
Like many fans, I couldn’t care less if the Eagles or any other team is disinvited for anthem kneeling issues; Trump has better things to do, rather than kowtow to a bunch of anti-American ‘hood rats!
Like many fans, I couldn’t care less if the Eagles or any other team is disinvited for anthem kneeling issues; Trump has better things to do, rather than kowtow to a bunch of anti-American ‘hood rats!
There is no legal responsibility to play the national anthem prior to these entertainment events. Even if played the broadcast networks are under no obligation to train their cameras on protesting players or even broadcast coverage of the playing of the anthem. POTUS is under no obligation to provide a platform for protest at the White House. Simply discontinue inviting these entertainers to a recepetion in your home, Mr. President. You don’t need to feed the egos of these people.
IT IS UNFORTUNATE that these boys have chosen to disrespect themselves, their industry that has given them so much. Their Ancestors have proven proud of their successes as players and their sportsmanship creating role models for future generations. That Sportsmanship has been on the decline for several years due to the lack in the Leagues of ethics and morals. It is sad only a minority of players now stand up as men earning the respect of Nation they want to put asunder. It delights me that their FANS are speaking out to let them know they are not the INVINCIBLE HEROES their egos have grown to believe. Loss of their paychecks is their earned reward to a humbling experience. It is time. They didn’t want to be honored at the White House,? So be it! Nice to know another HERO has the courage to Stand Up, and give them what they deservedly earned. Way to go POTUS! Hip-Hip- Hooray!
IT IS UNFORTUNATE that these boys have chosen to disrespect themselves, their industry that has given them so much. Their Ancestors have proven proud of their successes as players and their sportsmanship creating role models for future generations. That Sportsmanship has been on the decline for several years due to the lack in the Leagues of ethics and morals. It is sad only a minority of players now stand up as men earning the respect of Nation they want to put asunder. It delights me that their FANS are speaking out to let them know they are not the INVINCIBLE HEROES their egos have grown to believe. Loss of their paychecks is their earned reward to a humbling experience. It is time. They didn’t want to be honored at the White House,? So be it! Nice to know another HERO has the courage to Stand Up, and give them what they deservedly earned. Way to go POTUS! Hip-Hip- Hooray!
NFL–NO FANS LEFT!!!!! That is the state of the NFL today for “NO FAN, NO GAME”!!!….
What is the NFL ? Haven’t watched a game in three years, and I love it.
MAGA, now that’s a true American President! Thank you Mr. President Trump for taking a stand for this Republic!!!
MAGA, now that’s a true American President! Thank you Mr. President Trump for taking a stand for this Republic!!!
Go President Trump, MAGA.
Go President Trump, MAGA.
It is just as disrespectful to stay in the locker room… it continues to show their contempt for the flag. It also shows their home training… they were never taught respect or how not to hold a grudge and defy authority.
It is just as disrespectful to stay in the locker room… it continues to show their contempt for the flag. It also shows their home training… they were never taught respect or how not to hold a grudge and defy authority.
I agree with Trump…& the mayor’s a jerk.
THEY DID NOT WANT TO GO AS A TEAM, THE WHOLE PRESS WOULD HAVE JUST REPORTED ABOUT THE ONES THAT DIDN’T COME AND BY THAT GIVING THEM A BIGGER STAGE
THEY DID NOT WANT TO GO AS A TEAM, THE WHOLE PRESS WOULD HAVE JUST REPORTED ABOUT THE ONES THAT DIDN’T COME AND BY THAT GIVING THEM A BIGGER STAGE
I find this both exhilarating and disgusting. that any team should fail to stand and pay homage and honor to our flag and the men and women who keep us safe and our national anthem and that those who own the teams care more about money than they do about also honoring our flag, our anthem and our service people absolutely disgust me to no end. That we finally have a president that cares more about our flag, anthem and service people than letting these overpaid, narcissistic political “know it all” spoilt brats push, goad and force him to let people who play “games” for a living dictate to those who keep our people and country safe because they are celebrities??? You go President Trump and you spoilt brats play your “games” which is all you are good for
That was Obama’s goal. While everyone was fighting over stupid politics he was busy destroying the country and readying it for a Communist or Muslim takeover, whatever to hell he represents. Not sure he knows himself, just knows he hates America because it gave him his mother.
That was Obama’s goal. While everyone was fighting over stupid politics he was busy destroying the country and readying it for a Communist or Muslim takeover, whatever to hell he represents. Not sure he knows himself, just knows he hates America because it gave him his mother.
As I see it we have a few black players who are anti-Trump, anti-white and anti-America. If you stop and think most all local networks conducting interviews pertaining to the protests by some NFL players they chose to interview Malcom Jenkins the lead dissenter on the team who spewed nothing but garbage and therefore sending a negative vibes to DC.
I guess the owner, the coach and especially the players have forgotten that they are first and foremost a TEAM -going back to the old saying, there is no “I” in TEAM…but they are split by allowing politics to divide them. It’s a shame that this has gotten to this point. I don’t see anyone being right over this- only wrongs – personally, I wish Trump had not canceled and gone on with whoever came and made it a celebration as originally planned making no mention of how many were or weren’t there. I think that would have made a much greater statement, all around.
I guess the owner, the coach and especially the players have forgotten that they are first and foremost a TEAM -going back to the old saying, there is no “I” in TEAM…but they are split by allowing politics to divide them. It’s a shame that this has gotten to this point. I don’t see anyone being right over this- only wrongs – personally, I wish Trump had not canceled and gone on with whoever came and made it a celebration as originally planned making no mention of how many were or weren’t there. I think that would have made a much greater statement, all around.
I guess the owner, the coach and especially the players have forgotten that they are first and foremost a TEAM -going back to the old saying, there is no “I” in TEAM…but they are split by allowing politics to divide them. It’s a shame that this has gotten to this point. I don’t see anyone being right over this- only wrongs – personally, I wish Trump had not canceled and gone on with whoever came and made it a celebration as originally planned making no mention of how many were or weren’t there. I think that would have made a much greater statement, all around.
yeah Trump ; and supporters of our flag and country!! the only yeah u will hear from me any longer for NFL pussies who cant stand for the great country that gave them the opportunity to get fat and play football!!! God bless America!!
I agree with President Trump but would go a couple steps further. I see no reason any of these jocks should be invited to the White House. Just because a billionaire team owner pays ungodly amounts of money to a bunch of steroid enhanced gym rats who have done nothing but play a game since they were young kids doesn’t mean they deserve a party at the White House. Why don’t the highest academic achieving students in high school and college get a party at the WH instead.
I agree with President Trump but would go a couple steps further. I see no reason any of these jocks should be invited to the White House. Just because a billionaire team owner pays ungodly amounts of money to a bunch of steroid enhanced gym rats who have done nothing but play a game since they were young kids doesn’t mean they deserve a party at the White House. Why don’t the highest academic achieving students in high school and college get a party at the WH instead.
I agree with President Trump but would go a couple steps further. I see no reason any of these jocks should be invited to the White House. Just because a billionaire team owner pays ungodly amounts of money to a bunch of steroid enhanced gym rats who have done nothing but play a game since they were young kids doesn’t mean they deserve a party at the White House. Why don’t the highest academic achieving students in high school and college get a party at the WH instead.
I agree with President Trump. You have a bunch guys out playing football. some of which make millions of dollars a year, and they won’t stand for the national anthem of the country that gives them the freedom to play football and receive their wealth? What a complete disgrace! I quit watching pro football when the kneeling began. I am ashamed of the NFL.
OUR PRESIDENT DID THE RIGHT THING. IF THESE ANIMALS CANNOT HONOR AND RESPECT OUR FLAG THEY SHOULD MOVE TO ANOTHER COUNTRY. THANK GOODNESS WE HAVE A REAL MAN AS PRESIDENT
OUR PRESIDENT DID THE RIGHT THING. IF THESE ANIMALS CANNOT HONOR AND RESPECT OUR FLAG THEY SHOULD MOVE TO ANOTHER COUNTRY. THANK GOODNESS WE HAVE A REAL MAN AS PRESIDENT
I will stay with President Trump,I believe the team should change their name from ‘The Eagles’ to ‘The Canerys’
I will stay with President Trump,I believe the team should change their name from ‘The Eagles’ to ‘The Canerys’
THE EAGLE IS THE SYMBOL OF A UNITED STATES. HE FLIES ABOVE THE STORM AND SEES EVERYTHING. THE PHILADELPHIA (CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE) SPARROWS FAILED TO UNITE US. THEY ARE NOT FIT TO CALL THEMSELVES EAGLES. THOSE WHO DIVIDE US WILL DESTROY US. BARTENDER CHAMPAGNE!
I HAVE A TRUMP GET OUT OF SLAVERY COUPON.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA PARTY RADIO SHOW.
“Activism” is not acceptable during contract time in the workplace.
How is it that a damn Draft Dodger President who does not know the words to the national Anthem can complain about disrespecting the flag are you frigging people nuts he should not be allowed in any stadium. the sorry soB
Dear Jim Kenney, who the heck are you?
You lead a city that is a slum, filled with trash and disease and drug dealers and addicts.
Did you ever do anything other than sell yourself?
President Trump feels like the majority of Americans, proud of our country and what it stands for.
If you don’t like it you and those bastards that want to kneel for the National Anthem can pack up and go live with Madonna and Matt Damon. Just don’t pull a reversal, stay there, renounce your American citizenship, because we don’t want you or those broken babies who are butt hurt because a real American is in the White House.
Well said. We’re dealing with a moron mayor in NY. Their combined IQ is equivalent to that of KELP.
Jim Kenney is an idiot. First of all it’s not a Democracy, it’s a Republic though he would love for it to be a Democracy. The definition of Democracy means Mob Rule.
Too bad for the players who wanted to go. I hope Trump invites them alone to come because they will never get another opportunity to do this. The Eagles win of the Superbowl was a fluke and will never happen again. It’s a city of losers with loser teams and doesn’t deserve to ever win any championship.
Like many fans, I couldn’t care less if the Eagles or any other team is disinvited for anthem kneeling issues; Trump has better things to do, rather than kowtow to a bunch of anti-American ‘hood rats!
There is no legal responsibility to play the national anthem prior to these entertainment events. Even if played the broadcast networks are under no obligation to train their cameras on protesting players or even broadcast coverage of the playing of the anthem. POTUS is under no obligation to provide a platform for protest at the White House. Simply discontinue inviting these entertainers to a recepetion in your home, Mr. President. You don’t need to feed the egos of these people.