Haters gonna hate, but Chris Long of the New England Patriots has a retort for all of you.
Fans put Long on blast after publically announcing last week that he was going to skip the Super Bowl champs’ visit to Donald Trump’s White House. At least five of his teammates will, too.
RELATED: 6 Patriots players say they’ll bow out of White House visit Several Patriots said they’d miss the celebatory visit because of Trump, with running back LeGarrette Blount saying, “I just don’t feel welcome in that house.”
Long said last week that his declining an invite was “my call.” Fans subsequently called him out, telling him to “stick to football,” while one told the DE, who is white, that he “hates white people.” One even inexplicably told him he “hates the troops.” RELATED: Pats owner unfazed with players skipping White House visit After watching the shade roll in for the past week, Long decided to fire back. And he did so in a very Trump-like fashion — by responding via Twitter.
Take a look — and enjoy.
Heard it all this week…if you don’t want to hear about some of the dumb shit I’ve heard…mute away, but it’s good. Rapid fire time, yeah?
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
“Respect the office” Ok birther theory guy
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
“Stick to football” you don’t look like a state senator yourself there bud.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
“I hope they cut you” I’m a free agent.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
“stop being self important. I’m no longer a fan” I’m self important but you thought this was important enough to bring to my attention, eh?
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
“You just wanna be a cool lib”
As a football player, liberals thought I was a living, breathing piece of steak before I agreed with them.— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
“You hate the troops” The secondary focus of my foundation (out of two causes) is veteran support. Do your research. Also, not relatable.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
“You hate white people” You realize all humans that live in America should be concerned? Also that assumption says something about you.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
“You hate white people” Oh yeah, for sure. I despise them but I named my son (who is white) after an outlaw country singer.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
“Stop believing the media.” Dude I just saw you retweet Fox News.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
“You should go talk to trump if you want change” I’m skipping a photo op, not a congressional hearing.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
I think that’s it but check this gem out. Bye for now! pic.twitter.com/4kyxRgG4bV
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
So I’ve listened to it all week. And it’s sparse really. Most people aren’t ridiculous. Thought y’all may enjoy that thread.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
Last thing… not a libertarian. I thought I wanted to be one. Was desperate for a third party to support. Couldn’t do it.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
