Sports & Politics Intersect: Championship White House visits could become a relic of the past
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«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 meSports & Politics Intersect: Championship White House visits could become a relic of the past
«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.» - Press statement from President Donald J. Trump Is the tradition of championship-winning pro sports teams visiting the White House in danger of disappearing, at least during the Trump administration? It sure seems that way. Earlier this week, the White House disinvited the Philadelphia Eagles less than 24 hours before their scheduled visits, accusing the team of abandoning their fans. The real culprit, however, appears to be that as few as two players had agreed to visit «The People's House.» In lieu of hosting the Super Bowl champs, President Trump turned the event into a «Celebration of America,» one where thousands of alleged Eagles fans showed up. Even that affair was rife with somewhat controvers Read more