These Championship-Winning Athletes Declined Their Invitations To The White House And They Have Their Reasons

Chris Long Stood With Stephen Curry And The National Anthem

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Chris Long won back-to-back Super Bowls while standing during the National Anthem before games. When it came to going to the White House, he chose to sit it out, citing political reasons both times.

Neither time he wanted to go into detail, but when pushed, he made it as clear as possible, “The lack of condemnation of said groups [Charlottesville hate groups] is either a calculated omission to pander to an ugly corner of our country OR he agrees with those folks.” Next, learn how Adam Rippon’s feud with VP Mike Pence kept him away from the celebration.