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Several teams of the National Football League honored the memory of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk before their games in the second week of the season, but some did not.
The White House commended the teams that paid tribute to Kirk in a statement on Monday.
‘We commend these organizations for honoring a figure who championed the values that unite us all, and we join the nation in celebrating his legacy.’
“From coast to coast, sports teams and organizations paused this week to commemorate the legacy of Charlie Kirk,” the statement reads. “The White House recognizes these profound tributes that celebrate Kirk’s enduring legacy as a champion for faith and patriotism and honor the remarkable impact he had on millions of Americans.”
The NFL had said previously in a statement that they decided to have the tribute for Kirk ahead of the Thursday Night Football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Washington Commanders. However, for the rest of the games on Sunday, each team hosting an opponent was to decide for itself whether to offer a moment of silence.
In addition to the Packers, the White House said that the following teams had either moments of silence or other tributes for Kirk: New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans, and Arizona Cardinals.
Among those who did not have a tribute for Kirk were five teams:
- Baltimore Ravens
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Indianapolis Colts
- Minnesota Vikings
- Detroit Lions
Other sports teams offered Kirk tributes, including the New York Yankees.
Some on the left were outraged over the tributes and expressed their opposition on social media.
RELATED: Liberals spew hatred against moment of silence for Charlie Kirk on Thursday Night Football
The Houston Texans hosted a game on Monday Night Football and included a tribute to all victims of violence.
“These tributes reflect the widespread admiration for Kirk’s dedication to inspiring the next generation of American Patriots,” continues the statement from the White House. “We commend these organizations for honoring a figure who championed the values that unite us all, and we join the nation in celebrating his legacy.”
Blaze News requested a comment from each of the five teams without a tribute, but none responded immediately.
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