Trump Claims Tom Brady Voted for Him, But Brady Said Today He Hasn’t Yet
Donald Trump got his New Hampshire crowd really excited tonight when he announced that Tom Brady told him he voted for him.
Trump praised Brady and said, “He called today and he said, ‘Donald, I support you, you’re my friend, and I voted for you.'”
The crowd went wild.
.@realDonaldTrump tells New Hampshire crowd that Tom Brady called to say he voted for Trump https://t.co/9gJY87hhON https://t.co/VxFmoOAj8w
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) November 8, 2016
In addition, Trump held up a supportive letter from Patriots coach Bill Belichick and read it aloud:
Trump now reading a letter from Patriots coach Bill Belichick, slamming the media and offering unqualified endorsement.
— McKay Coppins (@mckaycoppins) November 8, 2016
Trump reading letter from Patriots coach Bill Belichick on stage, who wrote the media is “slanted and negative” against him
— Igor Bobic (@igorbobic) November 8, 2016
Trump also says Bill Belichick wrote him "the most beautiful letter." Reads it –> pic.twitter.com/PDMVSB7lJo
— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) November 8, 2016
Now, even though Brady might ultimately vote for Trump, apparently there is this slight snag:
Brady said on @KirkAndCallahan this morning he hadn't voted yet. Early voting in Massachusetts ended Friday. https://t.co/PL7DgBJOKA
— Scott McLaughlin (@smclaughlin9) November 8, 2016
Yes, Brady said earlier today, “I haven’t voted yet.”
Donald Trump touts Tom Brady's support, but Patriots quarterback says he hasn't voted yet. https://t.co/qONGLRftXC pic.twitter.com/9WtWSKGpgc
— ABC News (@ABC) November 8, 2016
You can listen above (the relevant part starts at 13:20), via WEEI.
UPDATE 2:08 AM ET: Yahoo News’ Hunter Walker contacted Belichick, who declined to comment when asked about the letter. Walker also reported that the Trump campaign said that Belichick sent them the letter via email and provided Yahoo News with the full text.
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