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Patriots player says he won't visit the White House after Superbowl win
February 6, 2017
Some of the perks of winning the Superbowl include fame, fortune, a ring, a parade and an invitation to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to celebrate. But Patriots tight end and Superbowl LI champion Martellus Bennett says he won't be accepting the latter. Advertisement
Even before the New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons, 34-28, in an upset, the vocal Hillary Clinton supporter told the press he'd sit on the bench for the official White House visit, according to the Chicago Tribune. The Superbowl champion has yet to fully explain his decision to not attend the famous White House event, but we do know he's a critic of President Donald Trump, tweeting things like, "Surprised the president dude didn't ban celebrating Chinese New Year in America!!" according to CBS News. In fact, Time reports defensive back Devin McCourty told them he will sit out the trip to Washington alongside Bennett: "Basic reason for me is I don't feel accepted in the White House. With the president having so many strong opinions and prejudices I believe certain people might feel accepted there while others won't." Both players' choice to skip the White House celebration is in stark contrast to some team leaders who support the president. Patriots owner Robert Kraft is a supporter, as is coach Bill Belichick, according to Time.
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