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Malcolm Jenkins releases statement after cancelled White House visit

January 13, 2018 Philadelphia: Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins reacts to stopping Falcons running back Devonta Freeman short of a first down on a fourth down attempt to turn in over on downs during the first half in their NFC Divisional Game on Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Eagles beat the Falcons 15-10.   Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
January 13, 2018 Philadelphia: Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins reacts to stopping Falcons running back Devonta Freeman short of a first down on a fourth down attempt to turn in over on downs during the first half in their NFC Divisional Game on Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Eagles beat the Falcons 15-10. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
By Maghen Moore
June 5, 2018

Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins released a statement after the team was disinvited to the White House Tuesday.

"The Philadelphia Eagles are unable to come to the White House with their full team to be celebrated tomorrow," Trump said in part in a statement Monday. "They disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem, hand on heart, in honor of the great men and women of our military and the people of our country. The Eagles wanted to send a smaller delegation, but the 1,000 fans planning to attend the event deserve better."

Jenkins released his own statement hours after the team was disinvited, ending the statement with “#TheFightContinues.”

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