But the one that can better this one will be the official declaration that ONE MILLION+ NFL FANS have failed to renew their season ticket-holding privileges!
Donald Trump calls off Eagles White House visit after some players decline invitation
The White House issued a statement on Monday canceling Tuesday’s planned visit by the Philadelphia Eagles to celebrate their Super Bowl victory.
Daniel Dale✔@ddale8
Trump has just issued this statement about the Philadelphia Eagles’ visit tomorrow:
“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. The Eagles wanted to send a smaller delegatiopn, but the 1,000 fans planning to attend the event deserve better. These fans are still invited to the White House to be part of a different type of ceremony — one that will honor our great country, pay tribute to the heroes who fight to protect it, and loudly and proudly play the National Anthem. I will be there at 3:00 p.m. with the United States Marine Band and the United States Army Chorus to celebrate America.”
NFL Network reported that the Eagles had planned to send a smaller contingent to avoid putting players “in a tough spot” prior to the cancelation.
Mike Garafolo✔@MikeGarafolo
The Eagles held meetings with their players in recent weeks and, according to sources, Jeff Lurie didn’t want to put the players in a tough spot so he decided to send a smaller contingent. Other players were going to have an optional day at the facility. Now, no trip to D.C.
Anything that ends the long-standing subsidies enjoyed by professional sport teams is a win, even if it was accomplished by disparate means.