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One by one, New England Patriots players are refusing to visit Donald Trump's White House

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 02:  Devin McCourty #32 of the New England Patriots answers questions during Super Bowl LI media availability at the J.W. Marriott on February 2, 2017 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

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The New England Patriots had a historic Super Bowl comeback, coming back down 25, securing a Championship! Almost immediately after the win, Martellus Bennett, confirmed he would not visit The White House with the rest of the team to celebrate their historic win because of Donald Trump. Now, Devin McCourty, has also stated he will not be visiting The White House either.

Many people have been critical of Bennett & McCoury's choice to not visit The White House saying that they are "breaking tradition" and being disrespectful. Others have pointed out that Tom Brady did not visit The White House while Obama was in office. 

What do you think? 


Via Mic.com

"I'm not going to the White House," the Patriots' Devin McCourty told Time in a text message Monday. "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."McCourty joined tight end Martellus Bennett, who confirmed on Sunday that he also would not make the White House trip, after first announcing his decision to skip it the week prior."It is what it is," Bennett said after the Patriots' victory, according to the Dallas Morning News. "People know how I feel about it." Bennett has previously told reporters, "I don't support the guy in the [White House]."

Bennett and McCourty's decision to refuse an invite from the president diverges sharply from their organization's most prominent white members. Quarterback Tom Brady, head coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft are all good friends with Trump. In late 2015, Brady was filmed with Trump's signature "Make America Great Again" in his locker.

Bennet and McCourty — both of whom are black — have engaged in political demonstrations before. They made headlines in October when they expressed solidarity with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who was protesting police violence against black people at the time by kneeling during the national anthem before games. The two Patriots players raised their fists in support during the song.


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