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Melon
(1,253 posts)1. Like everything else. Some will, some won't.
Its a two party system and athletes are just a blend from our world.
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LonePirate
(14,356 posts)2. He will definitely invite them as he loves being seen with winners and athletes. Whether they go is another question.
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DinahMoeHum
(23,490 posts)3. Won't happen anytime soon, if at all.
The hockey players will return to the NHL regular schedule; most of the other athletes will be in the midst of their World Cup circuits - and most of those do not end until late March/early April.
And AFAIC, no self-respecting pro or Olympic athlete should go anywhere near the White House for the foreseeable future, unless they're carrying a picket sign.
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wcmagumba
(5,926 posts)4. I for sure wouldn't, TSF loves sidling up to winners and hoping some of their prowess rubs off on him...
T-rump is a scum sucking pig. (My apologies to scum sucking pigs)...
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