“In my 10th year, I want to celebrate the awesome opportunity I’ve had to play football by giving back to the communities that have given me that gift. Education opportunity and equity are the best gateway to a better tomorrow for everyone in America,” Chris said in a statement.
Reasons for Declining White House Visit
However, his decision to decline a visit to the White House deserves scrutiny. On Tuesday evening, Long and former Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn engaged in a Twitter conversation. Long elaborated on his decision to skip the visit and why he’s not interested in starting a dialogue with President Trump. Long cited Trump’s response to the Charlottesville incident:
“Who were the fine people on the side of the Nazis and KKK that gathered in my hometown the day a terrorist put 20 ppl in the hospital? Why reference the hatred and bigotry on “many sides” that day? Why didn’t you immediately denounce them? The lack of condemnation of said groups is either a calculated omission to pander to an ugly corner of our country OR he agrees with those folks. Either way, no convo needed.”
