Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady Abruptly Bails On White House Meeting With Trump, Cites “Family Matters”

TMZ Sports reports:

Tom Brady says he will NOT join his New England Patriots teammates at the White House on Wednesday … citing “personal family matters.” Brady just issued a statement, saying, “In light of some recent developments, I am unable to attend today’s ceremony, as I am attending to some personal family matters.”

He explained, “I am so happy and excited that our team is being honored at the White House today. Our team has accomplished something very special that we are all proud of and will be for years to come. Thank you to the president for hosting this honorary celebration and for supporting our team for as long as I can remember.”

If you haven’t had enough Patriots jaw-droppers for one day, Tom Brady will not visit White House w/team today. Says it’s a “family matter”

— Dave Zirin (@EdgeofSports) April 19, 2017

Tom Brady is not attending White House ceremony today due to “personal family matters.” His statement: pic.twitter.com/OIidVZX3VV

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) April 19, 2017