While Ford was speaking, he was wearing a #12 Toronto Argonauts jersey. The organization took to Twitter in order to make it completely clear that the franchise does not endorse Ford or his remarks.
(1/5) Toronto Argonauts Statement: It's well-known that the Mayor is a big fan and supporter of the game of football.
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) November 14, 2013
(2/5) The Toronto Argonauts organization is not in a position to comment on the manner of dress of public officials.
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) November 14, 2013
(3/5) The situation with respect to the Mayor and his leadership is unseemly at best. These latest remarks, while wearing our team's jersey,
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) November 14, 2013Advertisement
(4/5) are particularly disappointing given our organization's work in the community to help youth deal with issues of bullying prevention.
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) November 14, 2013
(5/5) We hope for the benefit of the wonderful citizens of Toronto and this great city that this situation is resolved expeditiously.
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) November 14, 2013
Unsurprisingly, after the smoke cleared, Ford backtracked about what he said by making an apology and saying that he was going to seek help. He may want to say sorry to the Argonauts as well.
Here's a video of Ford apologizing:
