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Post by President Ackbar™ on Aug 22, 2017 23:39:13 GMT
Patriots gave President Trump Super Bowl ring
Scott Gleeson USA TODAY Sports Published 10:59 a.m. ET Aug. 22, 2017
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft gave President Trump a commemorative Super Bowl ring after the team's visit to the White House.
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.
James said that of the five times the Patriots have visited the White House, this one included the best treatment — in Kraft's eyes — by allowing the most time with the President and including the most impressive White House tour.
James said the Patriots have almost always paid more than what the NFL expensed for the rings, and that this year’s ring, according to Josten’s, is the “biggest Super Bowl ring” to date. No exact price tag was provided. In 2015, Kraft ordered rings valued at $36,500 each or approximately $5.5 million in total, according to ESPN. Those rings featured 200 diamonds.
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.”
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Post by Carl LaFong on Aug 22, 2017 23:44:39 GMT
Did they get a special small one made so it wouldn't keeps slipping off his finger?!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2017 23:46:27 GMT
Kraft learned his lesson after meeting Putin.
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Post by President Ackbar™ on Aug 22, 2017 23:48:15 GMT
Did they get a special small one made so it wouldn't keep slipping off his finger?!
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Post by marsexplorer on Aug 23, 2017 0:05:18 GMT
Has to be Russian Intelligence, it is an oxymoron.
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Post by Winston Wolfe on Aug 23, 2017 0:55:46 GMT
And it's the best ring. No one else, not even those that win one, have gotten one this good. Believe me. The best.
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Post by anthonyrocks on Aug 23, 2017 1:02:43 GMT
Donald Trump is an EPIC Dumb@$$
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Post by NewtJorden on Aug 23, 2017 2:55:08 GMT
The Patriots sure love being hated...
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Post by shadyvsesham on Aug 23, 2017 3:17:42 GMT
Why does he get a ring? This is kind of silly....
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Post by DC-Fan on Aug 23, 2017 3:23:43 GMT
Why does he get a ring? This is kind of silly.... Because the Cubs gave Bartman a ring. So the Patriots decided they would do something even more stupid.
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Post by shadyvsesham on Aug 23, 2017 3:48:38 GMT
Why does he get a ring? This is kind of silly.... Because the Cubs gave Bartman a ring. So the Patriots decided they would do something even more stupid. Bartman I "sort of" get, all that abuse that poor guy got. Yea, it's still stupid. I agree, wow we agree on something! This is even "more stupid."
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Post by Carl LaFong on Aug 23, 2017 10:36:41 GMT
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Aug 23, 2017 11:42:34 GMT
Russian Intelligence for sure. They won the election for Trump, so they deserve a little something.
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Post by DSDSquared on Aug 23, 2017 12:38:47 GMT
Of course idiot Libs are making this an issue when every championship team visits the White House. Maybe it is time for someone on the left to act with a little class and respect for the office. Hard, I know.
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Post by DC-Fan on Aug 23, 2017 15:41:28 GMT
Because the Cubs gave Bartman a ring. So the Patriots decided they would do something even more stupid. Bartman I "sort of" get, all that abuse that poor guy got. I have no sympathy for Bartman. I was watching a Giants home game on TV one time and the Giants had a runner on 1st with 2 outs. The Giants batter smashes a high drive to deep right-center field. The ball bounces and is about to hit the top of the wall when a stupid fan reached out and grabbed the ball. With 2 outs, the runner on 1st ran on contact and was going to score easily from 1st. But because the stupid fan interfered, the umps ruled it a ground-rule double and the runner had to stop at 3rd. My immediate reaction was that stupid fan just cost the Giants a run.
Bartman didn't reach over the wall, but he should've been aware of the situation and known which team was batting and known that the Cubs would've benefitted from getting that out. It's no different than a football game when the visiting team has the ball, the crowd should know that they should make a lot of noise to make it harder for them to hear the snap count but when the home team has the ball, the crowd should know that they should not make as much noise. Fans should be smart enough to realize the situation and not do something stupid that could hurt their team's chances, like Bartman did.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Aug 23, 2017 15:52:46 GMT
Of course idiot Libs are making this an issue when every championship team visits the White House. Maybe it is time for someone on the left to act with a little class and respect for the office. Hard, I know. Of course people who use the word 'libs' are going to pretend Trump approaches anything with class and respect.
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Post by DSDSquared on Aug 23, 2017 17:02:56 GMT
Of course idiot Libs are making this an issue when every championship team visits the White House. Maybe it is time for someone on the left to act with a little class and respect for the office. Hard, I know. Of course people who use the word 'libs' are going to pretend Trump approaches anything with class and respect. You are one of the biggest morons here. I see it every time you post. I never said that at all.
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Post by marsexplorer on Aug 23, 2017 17:29:20 GMT
Of course idiot Libs are making this an issue when every championship team visits the White House. Maybe it is time for someone on the left to act with a little class and respect for the office. Hard, I know. Maybe you can tell me then, what other president has received a ring?
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Post by DSDSquared on Aug 23, 2017 19:59:39 GMT
Of course idiot Libs are making this an issue when every championship team visits the White House. Maybe it is time for someone on the left to act with a little class and respect for the office. Hard, I know. Maybe you can tell me then, what other president has received a ring? None, but the championship teams visit the White House and usually give some kind of gift, usually a jersey. There was never a "will they or won't they" with Obama.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Aug 23, 2017 20:11:43 GMT
Of course people who use the word 'libs' are going to pretend Trump approaches anything with class and respect. You are one of the biggest morons here. I see it every time you post. I never said that at all. Look in the mirror.
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