Megan Basham
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And he's busy promoting an upcoming UFC fight in front of the White House in honor of America's 250.
I think this culture warring against Trump is really starting to weary a lot of Americans.
Half the country did vote for him.
He won fairly.
And I think a lot of the public are tired of being told that their president may not be honored in the same way that other presidents have been.
In fact, even the country can't be honored with a straightforward patriotic concert because Trump is the president during our 250th anniversary.
So last week, Jackson Dart introduced President Trump at an event outside New York City.
Now, that sparked immediate uproar with even teammate Abdul Carter publicly criticizing the move.
Carter later clarified that they talked and are good.
And Dart addressed the team, noting that politics is sensitive for an NFL quarterback in a big market.
Coach John Harbaugh called it a learning opportunity, and Trump responded by thanking Dart, praising his popularity, and hinting that there will be future White House visits.
But you know, John, this is very similar to the criticism the U.S.
hockey team had to endure after their visit to the White House.
Yeah.
And one other instance, a major league baseball executive admitted to discriminating against
against a Catholic player.
Sean Hudson, the director of community relations for the Washington Nationals, said the team avoided using outspoken Catholic pitcher Trevor Williams in certain teams' social media content.
Hudson was let go from the team over the weekend.
I respect anyone who steps forward to serve their country.
But the fact is, that was Plattner's decision to serve.