Trump insists star NFL draft pick is a huge fan despite skipping White House event
Fernando Mendoza is a ‘big fan’ of the Trump administration, the president claimed
President Trump claims that Fernando Mendoza, the recent number one NFL draft pick, is a “big fan” of the Trump administration, even though the quarterback did not join his former Indiana University teammates visiting the White House on Monday to celebrate their national championship . Mendoza, who was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders first overall , even called the president to apologize, Trump said. “He was so nice,” Trump said.
“He called because actually…(he’s) a big fan of ours. You wouldn’t believe it because he didn’t show up. I’m not happy, but that’s OK.
The reason he didn’t is because he’s at spring training, right? ” “ Fernando couldn’t be here today because, as I said, he’s now a member of the Las Vegas Raiders and let’s see how good a team they have,” Trump added. “I think he’s going to do great.
He’s a winner. ” The Independent has contacted Mendoza for comment. President Trump claimed on Monday that the recently drafted college football star Fernando Mendoza called to explain why he missed a visit to the White House with his former Indiana University teammates (Getty) The Raiders confirmed to the Las Vegas Review-Journal that Mendoza was at the team’s facility in Henderson on Monday for preseason preparations.