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Fernando Mendoza faces criticism after skipping White House visit
TL;DR
Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza will skip the White House visit with the Indiana Hoosiers to avoid a bad impression on his new Raiders teammates. His decision has sparked mixed reactions from fans.
Key points
- Fernando Mendoza is a rookie quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders
- He will skip the White House visit with the Indiana Hoosiers
- Mendoza aims to avoid a bad impression on his new teammates
- Reactions from fans are mixed, with some disappointed
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Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza told the media he will not be visiting the White House with his former team, the Indiana Hoosiers, to meet President Trump.
Mendoza says he doesnât want to make a bad impression on his new teammates.
âAs a rookie, I don't think that's a good look. I gotta prove myself. I can't miss practice."
Some fans understood where Mendoza was coming from; others didnât, and they made it clear how disappointed they were in him.
âHis family immigratedâŠ
A little appreciation to miss practice once wonât kill him.â
His family immigratedâŠ
A little appreciation to miss practice once wonât kill him.#Ungrateful
â Xavier Mackman (@HoopAntics) May 3, 2026
âI love politics I LOVE POLITICS give me a person who I can debate with or chat with any day. But even I, if I were Fernando, I wouldn't say this stuff, ever. Why not just save it for your private conversations now? He's literally the #1 pick. With great power comes great responsibility.â
I love politics I LOVE POLITICS give me a person who I can debate with or chat with any day. But even I, if I were Fernando, I wouldn't say this stuff, ever. Why not just save it for your private conversations now? He's literally the #1 pick. With great power comes greatâŠ
â a n o n (@nymNYGnyr) May 3, 2026
This kid is turning out to be a total douche at every turn
â JustARegularGuy (@JustARegGuy77) May 3, 2026
A lot of other fans appreciated Mendozaâs dedication to his team.
âWhy? Who would criticize him for that. The dude is the number 1 pick. He is absolutely right.â
Q&A
Why did Fernando Mendoza skip the White House visit?
Fernando Mendoza skipped the White House visit to avoid making a bad impression on his new Las Vegas Raiders teammates.
What was the reaction of fans to Mendoza's decision?
Fans had mixed reactions, with some understanding his choice while others expressed disappointment.
Who is Fernando Mendoza and what team does he play for?
Fernando Mendoza is a rookie quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, previously playing for the Indiana Hoosiers.
