A.G. Gancarski
President Donald Trump has been roasted throughout the media for reported comments during a condolence call to the widow of Army Sgt. La David Johnson.
Reportedly telling the grieving widow that he “knew what he signed up for,” Trump also apparently failed to refer to the slain sergeant by his name.
Many are outraged. Including an NFL owner.
Jaguars owner Shad Khan has not missed an opportunity of late to criticize Trump, and he addressed this and other topics with USA Today Wednesday evening.
“It’s so bad,” said Khan to USA Today. “It’s below the lowest of the lowest expectations. It doesn’t sound rational. It’s bizarre.”
Khan then said that the President was more offensive than NFL protests of the national anthem.
“Let’s get real,” Khan said. “The attacks on Muslims, the attacks on minorities, the attacks on Jews. I think the NFL doesn’t even come close to that on the level of being offensive. Here, it’s about money, or messing with — trying to soil a league or a brand that he’s jealous of.”
Khan also offered USA Today his sharpest criticism yet of Trump’s repeated travel bans from majority-Muslim countries.
“That’s one aspect that you can imagine — someone is getting a visa that will change their life is from a Muslim-majority country — and, now, boom, that dream to change lives, they get locked out,” Khan said. “That’s a hell of a lot more significant than fighting some sponsors or people who want their money back because they’ve been riled up.”
These comments follow up on comments Khan made in Chicago earlier this month.
On Trump, Khan had this to say: “You have to give Trump credit, people are confused on the First Amendment versus patriotism, that if you exercise your First Amendment, you’re not a patriot, which is crazy … People are confused on it, (Trump) knew he could hit on it and take advantage. I think what we’re seeing is the great divider overcoming the great uniter.”
And on Trump adviser Steve Bannon, Khan was even more pointed.
“Steve Bannon or whoever is analyzing the data realizes, ‘How do I get elected?’ I get elected by dividing this person or this group against this group. What are the worst fears, phobias somebody has, how do I tap that button and get them with my people? There’s a lot of predictive behavior here.”
Amidst all of these expressly political statements, Khan has attempted to mend fences with the Jacksonville fan base, though efforts have met with skepticism.
The sincerity of the well-publicized apology letter from Jaguars President Mark Lamping to a city of Jacksonville official was questioned by someone who had met, along with other military veterans and officers, with the Jaguars a day before.
11 comments
Frankie M.
October 18, 2017 at 9:56 pm
President Trump would never make those comments. Believe me! He has proof. It’s that Kenyanite Obama who hates ‘Murica. He didn’t even give General John Kelly a courtesy call. At least Trump made a half ace if the reports are true. I can’t wait to read his form letters. But Trump has made a career off of this. Somebody insults him & he says at least I’m better than that guy. I more interested in his private conversations with his chief of staff. Trying to score political points off someone’s dead son is not cool no matter what office you hold.
Geo
October 18, 2017 at 10:41 pm
Boy, Khan really went after Trump. Even pointing out his lack of concern over the majority of devout Trump supporting fans. Most who received refunds on the spot!
See ya at the Cincinnati game! With a group of fans!
#letsgojags
Mr Clean
October 19, 2017 at 5:49 am
Get rid of that ponytail, old lady. You look ridiculous.
Adam Frank
October 19, 2017 at 7:23 am
A smart businessman wouldn’t dis the United States in a region that has 3 large Naval bases (and 1 Marine). Has Khan noticed how many Trump bumper stickers are still on cars and work trucks across the First Coast. I can’t wait for Veterans Day. Jacksonville Armada is my team now.
Joanne
October 19, 2017 at 8:22 am
Kahn. Yup that sums it right up. Look at his last name. Give me a break. Good try
Seber Newsome III
October 19, 2017 at 9:11 am
Mr. Khan must be living in a cave. First of all, he insults the city of Jacksonville by supporting his players for showing disrespect to the American Flag and Anthem. Then he talks bad about President Trump. Does he not realize that the majority of the ones who attend the Jaguars games are Trump supporters? Mr. Khan better come down off his high horse and apologize to the people of Jacksonville, or he can take his Jaguars to Pakistan.
Robert
October 19, 2017 at 2:19 pm
Really, are you that blinded by your own biases and hatred? There is no call for you talking like this about the President as you are sadly misinformed and the more you run your mouth the worse it’s going to get for people that believe all this garbage…. it’s really sad!
D Gles
October 19, 2017 at 3:32 pm
Really Shad Khan!? THAT is what you think motivates Trump??? I HOPED you, of all people, would understand the grateful heart of one who built great wealth in this land of freedom and opportunity. If you cannot readily identify with his opposition to DISRESPECT of its Flag, Anthem and Selfless Patriots, you should be ashamed!!! I’m taking a knee from the NFL!
Mary Wofford
October 19, 2017 at 5:34 pm
Mr. Khan and his players have nothing to apologize for. They’re exercising their First Amendment rights. Which our military men and women have always defended. Not everyone in Jax is a Trump supporter
BTW, Mr. Obama did not call General Kelly when his son was killed. He called the next of kin which was the young man’s wife. Obama did invite the General and his wife to a dinner at the White House for Gold Star families though.
Jim
October 19, 2017 at 7:26 pm
Shad Khan is the best thing that has happened to J’ville is a long time.
Martha V
October 19, 2017 at 10:04 pm
Thank you Mr. Khan for telling it like it is. Trump is truly crazy. If someone doesn’t say something and stop this soon who knows where he will put the world? War? Riots?
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