President Donald Trump’s attendance at the NCAA wrestling championships prompted strong reactions from a few Penn State wrestlers.
President Donald Trump’s attendance at the NCAA wrestling championships prompted strong reactions from competitors.
Before Trump entered Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia to a raucous cheer from fans, some Penn State wrestlers shared their thoughts on Trump arriving to watch their attempts at a fourth straight national championship.
«It’s a great honor for the sport of wrestling», Penn State’s Josh Barr told reporters Friday. «The sport of wrestling is in a place where it needs growth. It needs life and energy behind it, and President Trump brings it.
Barr’s teammate, Mitchell Mesenbrink, told reporters Friday that, regardless of politics, he believes Trump’s attendance would help improve viewership.
