NRL defends its invite to Donald Trump in Las Vegas after charity backlash

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✍️ The NRL has defended its decision to invite Donald Trump to its Las Vegas fixtures, despite an anti-domestic violence charity, White Ribbon, severing ties with the league over the invitation.
👉 The NRL has invited Donald Trump to its Las Vegas fixtures
👉 White Ribbon has severed ties with the NRL over the invitation
👉 The charity has expressed concerns about the league's association with 'well-known perpetrators of abuse and violence against women'
👉 The NRL has defended its decision, stating that it is appropriate to invite the sitting president of the United States
👉 The league remains committed to inclusion and promoting a culture of safety for its fans

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White Ribbon ends affiliation after league’s ‘tone deaf’ offerAndrew Abdo insists NRL remains committed to inclusionThe NRL has defended the decision to invite Donald Trump to its Las Vegas fixtures after an anti-domestic violence charity severed ties with the league over what it called a “tone deaf” offer.White Ribbon penned a letter to the NRL this week that ended a partnership dating back to 2008, citing the league’s decision to associate with “well-known perpetrators of abuse and violence against women”. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/feb/27/nrl-donald-trump-las-vegas-invite-defence-white-ribbon