Charles Barkley Roasted For Saying It’s Stupid For Athletes To Turn Down Invitation To The White House Because Of Trump

Let’s dive into the latest controversy surrounding Charles Barkley. The sports analyst recently made headlines when he expressed his opinion on the whole athletes-visiting-the-White-House debate. Barkley suggested that all athletes should accept invitations to visit the White House, regardless of who is in office. And let me tell you, fans did not take kindly to his comments.

Social media went into a frenzy, with fans trashing Barkley left and right for his stance. People were quick to point out that not everyone agrees with the current administration’s policies, and athletes should have the right to voice their opinions and make their own choices.

Now, let’s be honest here – Barkley has always been known for speaking his mind, and that’s something we all love about him. But this time, many fans felt that he missed the mark. They argue that athletes have a responsibility to stand up for what they believe and if they don’t like Donald Trump, they shouldn’t be forced to visit him at the White House.

Charles Barkley in the latest episode of “The Steam Room” podcast that he co-hosts with Ernie Johnson said;

“I don’t care who the president is. He’s the President of the United States. It’s bothered me, the last 10 years, they’re like, ‘Well, I’m not going because this certain person is president.’ Dude, it’s the President of the United States.

“Even though I disagree with President Trump on some things, if I met him, I would still give him the respect and dignity he deserves. We can disagree, but it bothers me when these teams don’t want to go to the White House. I’m just disappointed…we got so divided. Where did we get to as a country when we’re like, ‘We’re not going to the White House, we don’t like who’s in there.’ That’s just stupid.”

Regardless of where you stand on this issue, it’s clear that Barkley’s comments struck a nerve. The debate over athletes visiting the White House continues to rage on, and it seems like everyone has an opinion. So, what’s your take on the matter?

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