Donald Trump: ‘Leave Tom Brady Alone’
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Speaking at a rally in Warwick, Rhode Island, Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump defended his pal Tom Brady.
Shortly after a federal appeals court reinstated the New England Patriots quarterback’s four-game suspension for his alleged role in Deflategate, Trump took the stage and did his best Chris Crocker impression.
“Let’s start by saying leave Tom Brady alone,” Trump said to thunderous applause. “Leave him alone.”
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Pandering to Pats fans is nothing new for Trump this election season. While his opponents, like Sen. Marco Rubio, scorned Patriots Nation, Trump has missed no opportunity to let everyone know how tight he is with Brady.
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
But if he wants to lock up the Republican nomination in a timely fashion, he may want to tone down the Brady defense outside of New England.
Reminder: If trying to pander effectively, candidates should side against Brady. #deflategate pic.twitter.com/MBvTxUK92q
— Steve Koczela (@skoczela) April 25, 2016
Brady drew criticism for prominently displaying one of Trump’s red “Make America Great Again” hats in his locker say it would be great if the real estate mogul won the presidency. Last month, Brady reportedly surfaced in voicemails hacked from Trump’s phone, in which he refers to himself as “your favorite quarterback.”
Trump nearly bought the Patriots in 1988, and has since boasted that current owner Bob Kraft would publicly endorse him if asked.
