Donald Trump fancies himself a Patriots fan. Yet it is reported he gave up on them like a quitter at his Super Bowl watch party and left when the Patriots were down 25. As many know, the Patriots staged a remarkable comeback and came back and won.
He has a few high profile friends among the Patriots organization including QB Tom Brady, Coach Bill Belichick and Bob Kraft. Both Brady and Belichick have said their support is more from knowing him personally than politics. Brady has said Trump has treated him well over the years and been supportive of his career but he does not agree with all of his politics. His wife, Gisele, is a vocal anti-Trump voice. Was her tweet today the day the Patriots were visiting a coincidence?
Maybe that explains why Brady did not show up today at the traditional White House Super Bowl winner’s visit? Also, while Kraft is friendly with Trump its more based on business ties. Kraft has been a Democratic donor in the past.
What is not as widely reported is how many Patriots have skipped out because of Trump. Star safety Devin McCourty, an African-American, said he did not feel welcome in the Trump White House and did not attend. In total, 34 of the 68 invited Patriots skipped the ceremony. Take a look at that photo above. When the Patriots won 2 years ago, they had a large group show up. People like and respected President Obama. Compare that to the photo below with Trump. Like his inauguration, sparsely attended. People hate Trump.
That extends to all walks of life, even pro sports. He’s awful and everyone knows it. Hopefully this photo showing his favorite team he often praises rejecting him in comparison to President Obama further enrages his fragile ego just like the inauguration photos did.