While few politicians are as polarizing as Donald Trump, almost everyone agrees — irrespective of party affiliation, creed, sex or nationality — he isn’t afraid to share his opinions on Twitter… including his thoughts on sports. The President was in office only a short while before his first official football tweet as POTUS was to comment on Super Bowl 51’s result.
TWEETER IN CHIEF
Trump sent congratulations via Twitter to the triumvirate of Tom Brady, Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick after the New England Patriots shocked the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime.
What an amazing comeback and win by the Patriots. Tom Brady, Bob Kraft and Coach B are total winners. Wow!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 6, 2017
Trump’s particular interest in football shouldn’t come as a surprise considering he was once the owner of the erstwhile USFL’s New Jersey Generals.
REMEMBERING THE USFL
Some have wondered if the USFL would still be going strong had Trump not convinced the league to schedule games head-to-head with the NFL in 1986.
Alas, the USFL is no more, but with the advent of Twitter, Trump has found the perfect platform to continuing opining on football.
MIXING SPORTS WITH POLITICS
In October, 2013, Trump took then President Barack Obama to task for what he perceived to be misplaced priorities…
President should not be telling the Washington Redskins to change their name-our country has far bigger problems! FOCUS on them,not nonsense
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 8, 2013
…which is causing some political commentators to decry as hypocritical his current attack on NFL players taking a knee during the anthem.
If a player wants the privilege of making millions of dollars in the NFL,or other leagues, he or she should not be allowed to disrespect….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017
…our Great American Flag (or Country) and should stand for the National Anthem. If not, YOU'RE FIRED. Find something else to do!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017
In January of last year, the Donald seized an opportunity to take a simultaneous dig at Republican primary opponent Jeb Bush and the New York Jets. Woody Johnson’s team had just missed out on the playoffs when they lost a turnover-riddled game to the Buffalo Bills.
Woody Johnson, owner of the NYJets, is @JebBush’s finance chairman. If Woody would’ve been w/me, he would’ve been in the playoffs, at least!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 4, 2016
The vast bulk of the real-estate mogul’s football tweets concern his not-so-secret man-crush on Brady. At a rally in New Hampshire during the Presidential campaign, Trump claimed to have garnered Brady’s vote, although Brady’s wife Gisele Bundchen attempted to scuttle the claim with a comment posted on Instagram.
Donald Trump says Tom Brady called him and said he voted for him. I'm sure this is going to go over really well. pic.twitter.com/gNxGHsanGf
— Chad Amaral (@chad_amaral) November 8, 2016
Whether or not he split the Brady family’s vote, Trump had made his admiration of Mr. Brady abundantly clear over the years…
TRUMP ON TOM BRADY
To Tom Brady @patriots and Gisele–Best wishes on the birth of your daughter. Tom is a great player and great friend.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 7, 2012
Never bet against Bob Kraft, Bill Belichick or Tom Brady! @Patriots
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 15, 2013
Tom Brady would have won if he was throwing a soccer ball. He is my friend and a total winner! @Patriots
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 8, 2015
Love that Patriots won – Brady is best ever! Seahawks pass was DUMBEST play in the history of football! Great going COACH B!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2015
Tom Brady would have won if he was throwing a soccer ball. He is my friend and a total winner! @Patriots
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 8, 2015
"@delonte3ast: Tom Brady is about to win the next 5 Super Bowls and visit @realdonaldtrump in the White House." Very cool!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 12, 2015
"@therealtommydel Trump for President! Tom Brady as running mate?"
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 12, 2015
You can be an @nfl player with murder charges and not be suspended. Yet with NO EVIDENCE, @nfl targeted Tom Brady. B.S.!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 13, 2015
I hope Tom Brady sues the hell out of the @nfl for incompetence & defamation. They will drop the case against him–and he will win.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 13, 2015
Who ever heard of a legal conviction statement “more probable than not” against Tom Brady? Sue them, Tom, and make lots of $. @nfl
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 13, 2015
"@therealtommydel:1 & only POTUS candidate 2 support Tom Brady deserves the White House. Clear judgment & common sense for USA ! #FreeBrady"
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 27, 2015
“Fortunately for a quarterback, you can play for a long time because you don't get hit very often.” – Tom Brady @SuperBowl @Patriots
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 3, 2015
Tom Brady is a good friend of mine, a great player, a great guy and a total winner! Fantastic comeback win-this is what our country needs!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 25, 2013
Congratulations to Tom Brady on yet another great victory- Tom is my friend and a total winner!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 3, 2015
Tom Brady just did it again. He is not only a great guy, he is, without question, the BEST quarterback!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 16, 2015
TRUMP ON ELI MANNING
Eli Manning staged a great comeback in 4th quarter–an elite quarterback.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 17, 2012
TRUMP ON PEYTON MANNING
Peyton Manning should have passed on 3rd down!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 14, 2013
TRUMP ON TONY ROMO
.@MarketMavensInc #asktrump pic.twitter.com/6uShpC3BM2
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 21, 2015
TRUMP ON BUFFALO BILLS
"@billsupdates: Why Buffalo Bills could be responsible for Donald Trump becoming president https://t.co/JxF7kjfaZR" Team has a great owner!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2015
Even though I refused to pay a ridiculous price for the Buffalo Bills, I would have produced a winner. Now that won’t happen.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 13, 2014
The people of Buffalo should be happy Terry Pegula got the team but I hope he does better w/the Bills than he has w/the Sabres. Good luck!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 13, 2014
The @nfl games are so boring now that actually, I’m glad I didn’t get the Bills. Boring games, too many flags, too soft!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 13, 2014
TRUMP ON PENN STATE
The Football program at Penn State should be suspended.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 13, 2012
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