Republican nominee Donald Trump told the audience at his New Hampshire rally on Monday that two of the most popular NFL stars in New England support his bid for presidency.
He claims New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick have both given him their support.
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Here's video of Trump telling New Hampshire crowd that Tom Brady and Bill Belichick informed him of their endorsements today pic.twitter.com/bKirbktp3T
— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) November 8, 2016
Trump: "Tom Brady called today. He said 'Donald I support you, you're my friend, I voted for you." Says Brady gave him permission to say so
— McKay Coppins (@mckaycoppins) November 8, 2016
Trump now reading a letter from Patriots coach Bill Belichick, slamming the media and offering unqualified endorsement.— McKay Coppins (@mckaycoppins) November 8, 2016
However, it is important to note, according to NBC News' Katy Tur, that Brady said during a radio interview Monday morning that he had not yet voted.
Radio interview with Tom Brady saying he hasn't voted yet this morning. Early voting in MA ended yesterday. https://t.co/Hrpm2BPwZF
— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) November 8, 2016