The Patriots owner was charged with two counts of soliciting prostitution last month.
The New England Patriots could be the latest national champion facing a delicate dilemma ahead of their scheduled trip to the White House.
The Patriots owner is just one of hundreds of men who were charged after a months-long investigation into sex workers in Florida. The 77-year-old was caught on CCTV engaging in a sex act at a spa in Florida before handing over an unspecified amount of cash, and now faces two separate counts of soliciting prostitution.
The duo have also had their disagreements, with Kraft criticizing Trump in 2017 after the President blasted NFL players who knelt during the national anthem to protest against social and racial injustice. The Patriots are yet to formally commit to a date but are expected to make the trip to Washington. Last year, the Philadelphia Eagles had their invitation rescinded by Trump after reports emerged that a few players were considering not attending.
Controversy over the visits has also extended to baseball, with Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora suggesting he might not attend when the team are scheduled to meet Trump on May 9.
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