So, Tiger Woods is pressed on his relationship with Donald Trump after his last round. He actually gives a very good answer, which is exactly the way I feel in general. Even if I dislike a President and/or his policies, I still respect the Office. Country comes first IMO. But no, he didn't toe the ESPN company line. Why? Because he's been friends and golfing buds with Trump for years, long before the Donald became Prez. Below is Max Kellerman's response. foxy news. Emphasis all Tarheels.
The golf legend said over the weekend that Trump is the president of the United States and should be respected.
“You have to respect the office. No matter who is in the office, you may like, dislike personality or the politics, but we all must respect the office,†Woods said on Sunday.
Kellerman blasted Woods’ remarks, saying it was a “thoughtless statement dressed up as a thoughtful statement,†while
essentially calling Woods dumb for having his own opinion.
“And it either holds in contempt the intelligence of people who hear it or else it’s just a stupid thing to say. … To say you must have respect for the office — Tiger, be clear. Are you saying that the office, therefore, confers respect onto its present temporary occupant? No. Having respect for the office means principally, in my view, is the office holder should have respect for the office,†Kellerman said.
ESPN enjoyed a few hours of positive coverage for the recent changes before Kellerman decided to dive into the political arena. Social media is now filled with users telling Kellerman to “stick to sports†and his monologue has been criticized by everyone from conservative pundits to fans who simply want to enjoy a nonpartisan sports show.
Now, as opposed to articles praising ESPN for returning to its non-political glory days,
the internet is filled with headlines such as, “ESPN host can’t handle Tiger Woods saying ‘you have to respect the office’ of the presidency.â€
Travis, the frequent ESPN critic
who actually complimented the network earlier in the day took to Twitter to offer his thoughts.
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Sigh. Utterly predictable. Tiger Woods said he respects the office of the president & ESPN called him stupid for it,†he wrote.
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