U.S President Donald Trump has been in a war of words with players from both the NBA and NFL, earning himself the label of “bum” from one of the most successful athletes on the planet and, has attacked the NFL once again.
One of the US President’s targets was Stephen Curry, one of the best and most-loved players for California’s Golden State Warriors, who won the NBA championship in June.
It’s traditional for teams to visit the White House after winning the championship. The problem was, Curry didn’t want to go because, as he told ESPN, he wanted to “inspire some change when it comes to what we tolerate in this country”.
That prompted the President to tweet, “Going to the White House is considered a great honour (sic) for a championship team.”
“Stephen Curry is hesitating, therefore invitation is withdrawn!”
Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team.Stephen Curry is hesitating,therefore invitation is withdrawn!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017
If a player wants the privilege of making millions of dollars in the NFL,or other leagues, he or she should not be allowed to disrespect….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017
…our Great American Flag (or Country) and should stand for the National Anthem. If not, YOU'RE FIRED. Find something else to do!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017
On Sunday, he said if fans stay away from the competition, the players will surely stop disrespecting the flag
If NFL fans refuse to go to games until players stop disrespecting our Flag & Country, you will see change take place fast. Fire or suspend!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 24, 2017
…NFL attendance and ratings are WAY DOWN. Boring games yes, but many stay away because they love our country. League should back U.S.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 24, 2017
Omoleye Omoruyi… an apprentice web/game developer, novelist, sensitive to happenings in the world. Meet him @Lord_rickie on Twitter/Instagram
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