Donald Trump’s campaign has tried relentlessly to dismiss his misogynistic and predatory comments about women from a 2005 video as “locker room talk.” The only problem is that the men who spend their lives in locker rooms aren't buying it.
Trump’s comments, caught on a hot mic while he was on an Access Hollywood bus, reveal the GOP presidential candidate bragging about his efforts to have sex with a married woman.
In the tape, obtained by The Washington Post and NBC News, Trump describes trying to have sex with a married woman and brags about women letting him kiss and grab them because he is famous.
“When you’re a star they let you do it,” Trump says. “You can do anything.”
He adds seconds later, “Grab them by the p----. You can do anything.”
Other professional athletes were quick to condemn the remarks.
“I haven’t heard that one in any locker rooms,” (C.J.) McCollum wrote on Twitter in a response to a tweet from (Jamal) Crawford. McCollum plays for the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers and Crawford plays for the Los Angeles Clippers.
(Jacob) Tamme, a tight end with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, asked that Trump “please stop saying ‘locker room talk,’” adding that “it’s not normal. And even if it were normal, it’s not right.”
Dodgers pitcher Brett Anderson , Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley and retired NFL players Donte Stallworth and Chris Kluwe offered similar condemnations.
Athletes also asked others to stop tweeting them that the remarks were acceptable, including Chris Conley, a player for the KC Chiefs.
Kendall Marshall, who last played for the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, was more specific in his response to Trump, telling him what his campaign apparently is afraid to.
So, what do athletes know that Donald Trump doesn’t? The difference between right and wrong.
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