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Today's Poll Question: Should Athletes Be Judged for Visiting the White House?
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- The Smerconish Podcast
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- Jun 19, 2026
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- 739
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Summary
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Agree or Disagree: An athlete's choice to accept or reject a White House invitation shouldn't be judged. The New York Knicks’ decision to accept a White House invitation from President Trump has reignited a long-running debate about sports, politics, and tradition. Michael Smerconish explores how White House visits evolved from largely nonpartisan championship celebrations into cultural flashpoints, tracing examples from Larry Bird and Michael Jordan to Steph Curry, the Eagles, and Saquon Barkley. Should athletes be free to attend—or decline—without public scrutiny? And what does it say about America when even a ceremonial visit becomes a political statement? Listen here, then vote, and be sure to rate, review, and share this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.