The New England Patriots may be President Donald Trump’s favorite NFL team, but not every player is particularly interested in the traditional White House visit.
Following the team’s 2017 Super Bowl win, more than a dozen Patriots players — including, to Trump’s dismay, Tom Brady — skipped the South Lawn celebration. At least five of them specifically cited their personal objections to the Republican president for their decision. Last year, Trump canceled the Philadelphia Eagles’ White House visit after it became clear that many members of the 2018 Super Bowl-winning team were planning not to attend.