Patriots gave President Trump Super Bowl ring as thank-you for White House visit

[The Nature Boy 7,659]

 

 

 

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/22/patriots-gave-president-trump-super-bowl-ring-as-thank-you-for-white-house-visit.html

 

 

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft gave President Trump a commemorative Super Bowl ring after the team's visit to the White House in April.

Patriots spokesman Stacey James told USA TODAY Sports that during the team's championship visit, Trump mentioned to Kraft, a longtime friend, how honored he was that the Patriots were the first team to visit the White House during his presidency.

Although the team came bearing traditional gifts on that occasion — a jersey and a helmet — Kraft decided that another gesture was necessary since New England was the first pro team to visit under the Trump administration.""snip"

[Steeleballz 7,550]

  Kraft gave Putin one too a while back, IIRC. I think owners do this sometimes, Kraft in particular.

 

  I don't care really. It's shiny and sparkly and might distract Trump for a few minutes so it's not a bad trade off.

[CaliCat 3,957]

Good for the so-called president. He must have been in need of a win this month. Next month he may get a gold star!

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Hopefully he gives him another ring next year too. 

[Mr&Mrs G. 903]

Only winners get rings 

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This part of the article was interesting:

 

James said that Trump received a customized ring that mirrored what Patriots players and staff received following their Super Bowl victory. Those rings were crafted in 10-karat white gold and featured 280 diamonds with the words "World Champions" on the front. 

 

According to federal guidelines, when the President receives a personal gift from a member of the American public that exceeds a certain amount, that gift must be publicly disclosed in financial disclosure reports filed each year by the President.

Walter Shaub, who until last month was the director of the United States Office of Government Ethics, said that Trump can accept the gift.

But if the ring's value exceeds $375 -- the reporting threshold -- Shaub said Trump would have to disclose it in next year's financial disclosure reports.

"People should watch closely to see if he discloses that," Shaub said in an interview. "If not, it's a violation of the Ethics in Government Act."

[Póg mo 1,749]

13 minutes ago, Mr&Mrs G. said:

Only winners get rings 

Losers get statues

[Mr&Mrs G. 903]

5 minutes ago, Póg mo said:

Losers get statues

When are they building Hilary's? 

[IAMX 3,055]

Anyone remember when the left turned the Super Bowl into a Trump vs. NeverTrumper game?

 

 

Was yet another hilarious day, even though I was cheering for the Falcons the entire time. 

 

 

 

[Steeleballz 7,550]

5 minutes ago, IAMX said:

Anyone remember when the left turned the Super Bowl into a Trump vs. NeverTrumper game?

 

 

 

   I don't, but I don't pay attention to Shaun King. I don't think he is 'the left' though.

 

   All I see in your post is one guys opinion and another guys tantrum. 

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Yea, it was a hilarious day watching the Falcons blow a 25 point lead. 

[Póg mo 1,749]

2 hours ago, Mr&Mrs G. said:

When are they building Hilary's? 

I guess we'll need to wait a hundred years to find out

[CaliCat 3,957]

9 hours ago, Póg mo said:

I guess we'll need to wait a hundred years to find out

 

A statue of Hillary would probably cause the biggest snowstorm in recorded history. 

 

[IAMX 3,055]

Winners:

 

 

 

 

Though, with an asterisk for Brady.. I still think Montana is better. 

Edited August 23, 2017 by IAMX

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Only one winner in that picture.