Eagles White House visit canceled Presid

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Eagles White House visit canceled Presid

The have been disinvited from their Super Bowl celebration at the White House. At roughly 7 p.m. on Monday night, President Donald Trump canceled the visit that was planned for Tuesday. , Trump referenced the ongoing national anthem i sue and debate, and said that he will hold "a different type of ceremony" to celebrate America for the 1,000 fans who planned to attend the event."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 Jonathan Villar Jersey 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Band and the United States Army Chorus to celebrate America."This is the second time in the past year that Trump has rescinded a White House invitation for a major profe sional sports team. In September, after he saw the team hesitate to decide if they'd attend the celebratory visit.It's no secret that many members of the Eagles oppose Trump and his policies. Before and after beating the in the Super Bowl, players like , , , and indicated that . In April, , but hadn't committed to going. In May, June 5 is Tuesday. So, Trump cancelled on Jorge Alfaro Jersey the Eagles the night before the visit. ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reported that They did not get a heads up ahead of time. a league source told ESPN.Based on the statement, Trump wasn't happy with the Eagles' decision to send le s than their entire team. According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, as a way to avoid putting his players in a difficult spot. Garafolo reported that the contingent visiting the White House would've According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, ESPN's report did say that Lurie and coach Doug Pederson were among those planning to attend. Smith, who now plays for the , criticized Trump's statement, calling it "so many lies." On Twitter, Smith wrote Cameron Maybin Jersey that (1) not many players were going to attend the visit anyway, (2) no one refused to go because of Trump's national anthem beliefs, and (3) Trump "continues to spread the false narrative that players are anti military." He also characterized Trump's decision as "cowardly" and "foolish."So many lies smh Here are some facts 1. Not many people were going to go2. No one refused to go simply because Trump insists folks stand for the anthem 3. The President continues to spread the false narrative that players are anti military Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) There are a lot of people on the team that have plenty of different views. The men and women that wanted to go shouldve been able to go. Its a cowardly act to cancel the celebration because the majority of the people dont want to see you. To make it about the anthem is foolish Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) Meanwhile, Senator Bob Casey from Pennsylvania said he would skip the president's "political stunt." He also invited the Eagles to Congre s. Im proud of what the accomplished this year. Im skipping this political stunt at the White House and just invited the Eagles to Jon Berti Jersey Congre s. How about a tour of the Capitol? Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) And Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney invited the Eagles to City Hall in . Kenney . Via CBS Philly: "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 acro s 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 nationa nation in which we are free to expre s our opinions.Disinviting them from the White House only proves that our President is not a true patriot, but a fragile egomaniac obse sed with crowd size and afraid of the embarra sment of throwing a party to which no one wants to attend. City Hall is always open for a celebration."Trump's conflict with NFL players -- not just the Eagles -- dates back to last September when . And all of this, of course, began the season prior when then-49ers quarterback didn't stand up during the national anthem.NFL players have continued to protest during the national anthem while Kaepernick, has been unable to find another job in the Corey Dickerson Jersey NFL. Last month, thethat requires all players to stand for the anthem. Players who do not wish to stand are allowed to stay in the locker room during the playing of the anthem. After the rule was pa sed, -- Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) Trump, however, "I think that's good," Trump said. "I don't think people should be staying in the locker rooms, but still I think it's good. You have to stand proudly for the national anthem. Or you shouldn't be playing, you shouldn't be there. Maybe you shouldn't be in the country." "You have to stand proudly for the National Anthem. You shouldn't be playing, you shouldn't be there. Maybe they shouldn't be in the country...the NFL owners did the right thing" -President FOX friends (@foxandfriends)
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