Patriots Player Martellus Bennett Says He'll Skip White House Super Bowl Celebration Because Trump

[DemocratSinceBirth]

The New England Patriots will be at least one player short when they visit the White House as the latest Super Bowl champions.

Shortly after the Patriots beat out the Atlanta Falcons 34-28, tight end Martellus Bennett vowed to skip the traditional trip to 1600 Pennsylvania due to his opposition to Donald Trump, according to USA Today.

“I’m not gonna go,” Bennett, 29, told reporters after Sunday’s win. “It is what it is. People know how I feel about it. Just follow me on Twitter.”

The NFL star has been vocal about his anti-Trump stance on the social media app. On Election Day, he declared his support for Hillary Clinton, tweeting, “I’m with her.” Months earlier, in a tweet, Bennett compared Trump to Harry Potter villain Voldemort.

Bennett said he and his fellow Patriot players keep political talk out of the locker room.

http://people.com/sports/patriots-player-martellus-bennett-wont-visit-white-house-trump/

Mr. Bennett, you are a hero !

[Ilsa]

1. Good for him. Maybe a few others will duck out with him.

Let trump throw a dinner for Belicek and Brady.

[MFM008]

2. FINALLY! A NE Patriot I can get behind!

You go fella.

[nycbos]

3. Took the words out of my mouth.

And this is coming from a New York Jets fan.

[matt819]

4. I hope others follow his lead (nt)

[Initech]

5. Yes. I would have a lot more respect for the Patriots if they did that.

And right now my respect for them is less than zero.

[NotThisTime]

6. There will be others... he's not alone.

[bravenak]

7. Good.

[randome]

8. Why would anyone who is black go to where a white supremacist is elevated?

Actually, why would ANYONE go to where a white supremacist is elevated? Boycott Trump!
[hr][font color="blue"][center]Stop looking for heroes. BE one.[/center][/font][hr]

[Lotusflower70]

9. Good for him

I don't blame him for doing that. I wonder how many players from sports teams will skip the White House visit.

[DinahMoeHum]

10. Hopefully, quite a few, according to Dave Zirin. . .

Last edited Tue Feb 7, 2017, 08:51 AM - Edit history (1)

Athletes Shouldn’t Visit Trump’s White House
http://www.edgeofsports.com/2017-01-09-1217/index.html


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The sports world has shown in the last year that it is developing a new kind of consciousness. The best way to extend that in the months ahead is for no team to ever grace this White House with its presence. No one is required to visit; it is not written in any rule book or collective-bargaining agreement. Athletes have a choice, and the choice should be to just say “no” to going to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, unless it’s with a picket sign in their hand.
(snip)

[Lotusflower70]

14. Thanks for posting

Great read. Gregg Popovich is a very intelligent man and using his platform. Same with Steve Kerr. This is a good opportunity for players to express themselves as well.

[Jamaal510]

11. Good on him, and

I don't want to hear any crying about this from RWers after Brady skipped out on Obama the last time they won.

[Leghorn21]

12. Fantastic. I hope other Pats skip this clambake as well. Remember when the Cubs went

to the White House earlier than they were scheduled to so they could meet President Obama instead of dumbfuck?

Bennett is putting his career on the line here, is he not? Bravo, good sir.

[yuiyoshida]

13. Good, maybe other players will do the same!