Trump Disinvites Super Bowl Champion Eagles From WH Ceremony Over Anthem Spat: ‘They Disagree With Their President’
The White House has just announced that PresidentDonald Trump is barring the Philadelphia Eagles from tomorrow’s ceremony honoring their 2018 Super Bowl championship. In a statement, Trump said he’s rescinding the team’s invite because they “disagree with their president” who “insists that they proudly stand for their national anthem.”
.@realDonaldTrump: “The Philadelphia Eagles are unable to come to the White House with their full team to be celebrated tomorrow.” pic.twitter.com/IoizoRBp60
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) June 4, 2018
Several Eagles players have expressed support for colleagues who kneel during the anthem in protest of racial injustice in America. Apparently, the ceremony will still happen tomorrow, but will be adjusted to “honor our great country, pay tribute to the heroes who fight to protect it, and loudly and proudly play the National Anthem.”
In light of this development, Pennsylvania senator Bob Casey has announced that he won’t attend the White House’s ceremony, but would welcome the Eagles for a tour through Congress.
I’m proud of what the @Eagles accomplished this year. I’m skipping this political stunt at the White House and just invited the Eagles to Congress. @Eagles How about a tour of the Capitol? https://t.co/niWR7zkSYx
— Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) June 4, 2018
Congressman Brendan Boyle offered the same invite as Casey.
The @Eagles are still welcome to visit the US Capitol. I will have @Wawa coffee waiting. https://t.co/Ts41v7GBGn
— US Rep Brendan Boyle (@RepBrendanBoyle) June 4, 2018
This story is currently breaking and will be updated as soon as more information becomes available.
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