Over the past few months, President Donald Trump has been a vocal critic of the NFL. Trump went so far as to tell a crowd in Alabama that owners should fire players who protest inequality by kneeling for the national anthem. “Get that son of a bitch off the field right now, he’s fired. He’s fired!” he said while impersonating an owner. Earlier in the month, in a cheap political stunt, Trump told Vice President Mike Pence to leave an Indianapolis Colts game if players kneeled during the anthem.
I stand with @POTUS Trump, I stand with our soldiers, and I will always stand for our Flag and our National Anthem. pic.twitter.com/B0zP5M41MQ
— Vice President Pence (@VP) October 8, 2017
One NFL owner thinks Trump’s antics are about a lot more than NFL players kneeling during the national anthem. Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan is saying it has more to do with Trump’s failure to join the exclusive club of NFL owners. “This is a very personal issue with him,” Khan told USA Today Sports on Wednesday after NFL owners meetings were held in New York City.
In 1983, Trump bought the New Jersey Generals of the NFL rival U.S. Football League and then brought fellow owners together the sue the NFL for antitrust violations. His goal was to force a merger between the leagues and to get an NFL team on the cheap. His merger attempt failed, and the league folded soon after. Trump would later consider buying the New England Patriots in 1988, but he couldn’t assume the team’s considerable debt. In 2014, he placed a $1 billion bid for the Buffalo Bills and was outbid by a $1.4 billion offer.
Report: Shad Khan calls President Donald Trump 'the great divider' -- https://t.co/EMr5fRxQhE pic.twitter.com/17IXcv3BJD
— News4JAX (@wjxt4) October 13, 2017
“He’s been elected President, where maybe a great goal he had in life to own an NFL team is not very likely,” Khan said. “So to make it tougher, or to hurt the league, it’s very calculated.” Khan thinks Trump’s fight against the NFL is simply presidential ax-grinding because there are bigger issues the country is facing right now.
“The attacks on Muslims, the attacks on minorities, the attacks on Jews. I think the NFL doesn’t even come close to that on the level of being offensive,” Khan said. “Here, it’s about money, or messing with — trying to soil a league or a brand that he’s jealous of.”
Khan was one of seven NFL owners who contributed $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund. When asked if he had any regrets he responded: “I have no regrets in life.” As the owner of an auto parts manufacturing company, Khan was intrigued by some of Trump’s economic ideas, but he appears to have been let down by the president.
“This ugly, toxic side sours the whole experience,” Khan said.
Grieving couple comforting each other
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.