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Ravens meet Trump at Sparrows Point event
Ravens players attended Trump’s submarine facility event without being labeled a distraction.
In brief
Ravens players attended Trump’s submarine facility event without being labeled a distraction. Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey and three teammates met President Trump at Sparrows Point’s new shipyard, with coach Jesse Minter saying it wasn’t a distraction. Originally reported by The Banner.
Ravens meet Trump at Sparrows Point
Ravens players attended President Trump’s event at Sparrows Point’s new shipyard.
“President Donald Trump greets members of the Baltimore Ravens, from left to right, kicker Tyler Loop, punter Ryan Eckley, long snapper Nick Moore and cornerback Marlon Humphrey, and political consultant Alex Bruesewitz as Trump arrives to speak at Tradepoint Atlantic on Tuesday.”
Minter calls it not a distraction
Coach Jesse Minter said the visit wasn’t a 'distraction' for the Ravens.
“I think the guys have the right and the freedom to do it, they’re representing themselves.”
Humphrey’s political stance
Humphrey, the longest-tenured player, said he has no political beliefs but plans to vote next time.
“I don’t really have any political beliefs, and I couldn’t recall having ever voted.”
Trump’s event comments
Trump praised the Ravens’ performance and called Lamar Jackson’s mother a 'fantastic, beautiful woman'.
“The 3-1 Ravens are 'doing very well.'”
Players’ reactions
Loop said meeting Trump was 'cool' and he respected the president’s office.
“It’s cool to meet a president.”
Event impact
The shipyard is expected to create thousands of jobs at Sparrows Point.
“Anduril Industries announced plans to build a 2 million-square-foot shipyard that’s expected to create thousands of jobs.”
What it means
Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey and three teammates met President Trump at Sparrows Point’s new shipyard, with coach Jesse Minter saying it wasn’t a distraction.
