On Monday, President Trump announced that he’d officially disinvited the Philadelphia Eagles from their planned visit to the White House on Tuesday, citing their decision to send “a smaller delegation” in protest of his criticism of players who won’t stand to honor the country and those who defend her during the performance of the National Anthem. In response, the Democratic mayor of Philadelphia issued a blistering condemnation of the president.
“The Philadelphia Eagles are unable to come to the White House with their full team to be celebrated tomorrow,” the White House announced in a statement Monday. “They disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem, hand on heart, in honor of the great men and women of our military and the people of our country. The Eagles wanted to send a smaller delegation, but the 1,000 fans planning to attend the event deserve better. These fans are still invited to the White House to be part of a different type of ceremony—one that will honor our great country, pay tribute to the heroes who fight to protect it, and loudly and proudly play the National Anthem. I will be there at 3:00 p.m. with the United States Marine Band and the United States Army Chorus to celebrate America.”
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