Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is no fan of Donald Trump and has no problem reminding the sports world of that fact.
Amid speculation over whether his team would make the ceremonial trip to the White House following their Super Bowl win (sportsbooks are currently offering odds), The New York Times has uncovered an October 2017 recording of Lurie making blunt comments about President Trump.
In the wake of the NFL’s National Anthem controversy, Lurie issued a pointed response to Trump’s many statements on the matter.
Lurie, among the most left-leaning of NFL owners, stated plainly that many in the organization have “no interest” in supporting the Trump presidency.
“Another fact I want to throw out there: Many of us have no interest in supporting President Trump,” Lurie said, according to the recording of the meeting. “Yes, there are some. There are some players who do, too.”
The comments, per The New York Times, were made at a private league meeting in fall 2017, in which Lurie took exception to a player’s claim that he couldn’t trust league owners due to their support of the Trump agenda.
Lurie continued, “But this is not where you brandish a group of people because they own assets in a sport we love, supporting what many of us perceive as, you know, one disastrous presidency,”
The same report claims he used an unspecified vulgarity to emphasize “disastrous” before adding, ironically, “Don’t quote me.”
White House visits by the winners of major sporting events, once considered rote tradition, have been refused and criticized by some players during the Trump presidency, leading the president to issue a wholesale disinvitation to the Golden State Warriors in response to their public objections.
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.