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The New England Patriots presented US President Donald Trump with a commemorative Super Bowl ring following the team's visit to the White House earlier this year, USA Today reported Tuesday. Patriots owner Robert Kraft -- a friend of Trump -- gave the US leader one of the diamond-encrusted rings in recognition of the team's treatment. USA…
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WASHINGTON -- On Wednesday afternoon, Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon and several players visited the White House. Maddon said he did so out of respect to the Ricketts family that owns the Cubs and has ties to Republican Party contributions. It was an informal visit as the Cubs visited the White House as World Series champs…
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Over 30 players skipped the New England Patriots’ visit to the White House to see President Donal Trump on Wednesday, and several players made a stand for political reasons. Related: One picture tells the drastic difference between the Patriots’ visit to President Obama vs. President Trump Defensive lineman Alan Branch was one of those players who…
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President Donald Trump welcomed members of the New England Patriots to the White House on Wednesday, noting that it was a distinct honor to celebrate the team's Super Bowl victory "with a very good friend." Trump, who is on favorable terms with coach Bill Belichick and team owner Robert Kraft, was unable to see another one…
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady did not attend the ceremony at the White House on Wednesday, citing "personal family matters" as the reason for his absence. Several players are not in Washington, D.C., with the Patriots to celebrate their Super Bowl victory. Many cited political and social causes as the reason they did not join…
