Travis Smith
The Philadelphia Eagles have been disinvited from their Super Bowl celebration at the White House. On Monday night, President Donald Trump canceled the visit that was planned for Tuesday.
President Trump let the world know via Twitter.
The Philadelphia Eagles Football Team was invited to the White House. Unfortunately, only a small number of players decided to come, and we canceled the event. Staying in the Locker Room for the playing of our National Anthem is as disrespectful to our country as kneeling. Sorry!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 5, 2018
In a statement released by the White House, Trump referenced the ongoing national anthem issue 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.
President Trump went onto announce today’s celebration which will be. . .
We will proudly be playing the National Anthem and other wonderful music celebrating our Country today at 3 P.M., The White House, with the United States Marine Band and the United States Army Chorus. Honoring America! NFL, no escaping to Locker Rooms!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 5, 2018
This is the second time in the past year that Trump has rescinded a White House invitation for a major professional sports team. In September, Trump withdrew the Golden State Warriors’ invitation after he saw the team hesitate to decide if they’d attend the celebratory visit.
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