Citing a commitment to “diversity and inclusion,” ESPN on Monday dumped the Trump National Golf Club as the location of its ESPY Celebrity Golf Classic in the wake of the developer’s comments about illegal aliens.
ESPN’s decision is the latest blow to billionaire real estate mogul Donald Trump’s brand on the heels of critical comments he made about Mexican illegal immigrants during his GOP presidential campaign kickoff press conference on June 16.
The July 14 ESPN outing benefits cancer research for minority populations via a fund named for late network anchor Stuart Scott.
“Our decision reflects our deep feelings for our former colleague and support for inclusion of all sports fans,” an ESPN statement said. “Diversity and inclusion are core values at ESPN and our decision also supports that commitment.”
Trump has soared in polls since making the comments, but has paid a price economically.
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