President Donald Trump expressed appreciation for U.S.
service members on Super Bowl Sunday
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occasions like the year¡¯s most-watched football game possible and renewing his
criticism of NFL players who kneel during the national anthem.
¡±Though many of our Nation¡¯s service members are unable to be home with
family and friends to enjoy this evening¡¯s American tradition, they are always
in our thoughts and prayers,¡± Trump said in a statement about the game shortly
before the matchup between the defending New England Patriots and the
Philadelphia Eagles got underway.
¡±We owe these heroes the greatest respect for defending our liberty and our
American way of life. Their sacrifice is stitched into each star and every
stripe of our Star-Spangled Banner,¡± Trump said. ¡±We hold them in our hearts and
thank them for our freedom as we proudly stand for the National Anthem.¡±
The president has been critical of NFL players who exercise their right to
freedom of expression by kneeling during the national anthem to protest unfair
police treatment of minorities. Trump says the practice is disrespectful to
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for allowing the kneeling to continue.
Trump hosted a Super Bowl watch party at his private golf club in West Palm
Beach, Florida. He and first lady Melania Trump arrived just before kickoff. The
Florida Atlantic University Marching Band marked Trump¡¯s arrival by playing
¡±Hail to the Chief,¡± ¡±Boogie Wonderland¡± and ¡±Shut Up and Dance.¡±
Trump thanked band members for a ¡±great job¡± and complimented their ¡±great
talent¡± before entering the club.
The president didn¡¯t say which team he was rooting for. He punted when he was
asked his preference earlier this week at the White House, saying ¡±I better not
get involved.¡±
However Baker
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Bob Kraft. Trump has said Kraft telephoned him in December, as he prepared to
sign a package of tax cuts into law, to tell him that the tax bill is
¡±incredible.¡±
The president spent the weekend at his estate in nearby Palm Beach,
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Shortly after the Eagles won 41-33, Trump tweeted, ¡±Congratulations to the
Philadelphia Eagles on a great Super Bowl victory!¡±
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