Dem power broker doubles down on display of American-Israeli flag at Eagles game, disputes 'abuse' allegations

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Democratic power broker and New Jersey businessman George Norcross has doubled down on his decision to display an American-Israeli flag at a Philadelphia Eagles game over the weekend, and has disputed the team’s characterization that he was "physically and verbally abusive" toward stadium staff. 

In a piece written by Norcross and published on USA Today, the political boss explained his refusal to remove the flag, which was displayed just outside a private box at Lincoln Financial Field during Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.

A.J. Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after a touchdown with DeVonta Smith during the Dallas Cowboys game at Lincoln Financial Field on Nov. 5, 2023, in Philadelphia. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Norcross said he informed security that he would not take it down or allow the flag to be removed "because it was important to make a clear statement that America was standing by its longtime ally, Israel, after 1,400 of its citizens were brutally murdered and hostages were taken by the terrorist group Hamas on Oct. 7."

EAGLES CLAIM GEORGE NORCROSS WAS REMOVED FROM GAME AFTER BEING ‘PHYSICALLY AND VERBALLY ABUSIVE’ TOWARD STAFF

He wrote that he believed the flag was in line with the team’s statement from last month condemning the attacks, but was instead met with "almost a dozen security staff jammed into the box." 

"One aggressively went to rip off the flag. I stood up to block him and made it clear – loudly – that the flag would remain, and he could leave."

Norcross alleged his arm was "twisted" behind his back and he was "paraded out of the stadium in front of thousands as the flag was torn