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MIAMI (AP) — Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is defending his support of longtime friend Donald Trump after being criticized about it by one of his players.Receiver Kenny Stills‘ comments Wednesday followed a report by the Washington Post that Ross plans to host a fundraiser for the president.Stills tweeted a screen capture from Ross’ anti-racism RISE initiative’s website and wrote Christian Wilkins Miami Dolphins Jerseys , “You can’t have a non-profit with this mission statement then open your doors to Trump.”The mission statement says RISE “educates and empowers the sports community to eliminate racial discrimination, champion social justice and improve race relations.”Ross’ fundraiser is scheduled for Friday at his home on Long Island, the Post said.“I always have been an active participant in the democratic process,” Ross said in a statement. “While some prefer to sit outside of the process and criticize, I prefer to engage directly and support the things I deeply care about.”Ross and Trump have been friends for 40 years. Both are New York real estate billionaires with homes in Palm Beach Miami Dolphins Jerseys Stitched , Florida.In the wake of last weekend’s mass shootings in Texas and Ohio, Trump’s critics have blamed his incendiary rhetoric for inflaming political and racial tensions.Said Ross in his statement: “I have been, and will continue to be, an outspoken champion of racial equality, inclusion Christian Wilkins black jersey , diversity, public education and environmental sustainability, and I have and will continue to support leaders on both sides of the aisle to address these challenges.”Stills has been kneeling during the national anthem before Dolphins games since 2016 and has been vocal in discussing racial inequality and other issues.Last season Trump said NFL players who refuse to stand for the anthem should be suspended without pay, and he also retweeted a photo that showed Stills kneeling as the anthem played.Ross is one of several NFL owners who publicly support Trump. The group includes New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and New York Jets’ Woody Johnson, who has been U.S. ambassador to Britain since 2017.As Ross drew criticism from one of his players Christian Wilkins Jersey Mens , the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame announced the Dolphins owner will be inducted into its Leadership Hall of Fame on Aug. 28.“Stephen Ross has built a reputation as one of the top business leaders in our country today,” NFF chairman Archie Manning said in a statement Wednesday. Tonight’s Phinsider Question Of The Day is as a Miami Dolphins fan what counts as your favorite encounter with a Miami Dolphins player? I have had a few, some more positive than others and some of..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesThe Phinsider homepageHorizontal - WhiteThe Phinsidera Miami Dolphins communityFollow The Phinsider online:Follow The Phinsider on TwitterFollow The Phinsider on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchThe Phinsider main menuSectionsFanpostsFanshotsLibraryDolphinsOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteSections 2018 NFL Draft2018 NFL Free Agency2018 Mock Drafts2018 Draft ProspectsPhinsider Question Of The Day (W/ Live Thread, General Discussion ) 07/28/2019 New,39commentsEDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Phinsider Question Of The Day (W/ Live Thread Miami Dolphins Jersey 2019 , General Discussion ) 07/28/2019 TwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Michele Eve Sandberg/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesTonight’s Phinsider Question Of The Day is as a Miami Dolphins fan what counts as your favorite encounter with a Miami Dolphins player? I have had a few, some more positive than others and some of you might not have had one but I have a feeling that most ofour Florida fans have had at least one somewhere along the line. As well as this almost nightly post serving as the Phinsider Question Of The Day post it will also serve as a live thread meaning that pretty much anything is up for discussion so long as you to follow all of the site rules. If you are, for whatever reason, not aware of or need a refresher of the sites rules please check the “library” tab under the “more” tab at the top of the front page. The page not only has all of the sites rules but also has a ton of good tips to make your blogging experience here much more enjoyable or at least more smooth.