Fernando Mendoza faces criticism after skipping White House visit
Some fans are upset with Fernando Mendoza for skipping White House visit with his former team.
Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza told the media he will not be visiting the White House with his former team, the Indiana Hoosiers , to meet President Trump. Mendoza says he doesn’t want to make a bad impression on his new teammates. “As a rookie, I don't think that's a good look.
I gotta prove myself. I can't miss practice. " Some fans understood where Mendoza was coming from; others didn’t, and they made it clear how disappointed they were in him.
“His family immigrated… A little appreciation to miss practice once won’t kill him. ” His family immigrated… A little appreciation to miss practice once won’t kill him. #Ungrateful — Xavier Mackman (@HoopAntics) May 3, 2026 “I love politics I LOVE POLITICS give me a person who I can debate with or chat with any day.
But even I, if I were Fernando, I wouldn't say this stuff, ever. Why not just save it for your private conversations now? He's literally the #1 pick.