Americans who voted for President Donald Trump in the recent election have cited a number of different reasons when it comes to what drew them to the billionaire businessman, and on Monday during Media Day at the Super Bowl New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft listed a new one - he is an incredibly loyal friend.

When asked about his relationship with President Trump, Kraft chose to explain their friendship by describing what his Republican friend and the First Lady did for him after he lost his wife of 48 years Myra to cancer in 2011.

'When Myra died, Melania and Donald came up to the funeral in our synagogue, then they came for memorial week to visit with me,' said Kraft in an interview with the New York Daily News.

'Then he called me once a week for the whole year, the most depressing year of my life when I was down and out. He called me every week to see how I was doing, invited me to things, tried to lift my spirits.'

Kraft then added: 'He was one of five or six people that were like that. I remember that.'

Meanwhile, at least one of his players made it very clear that he is not happy with our nation's current leader, with tight end Martellus Bennett saying that if the team does win on Sunday he will not be heading to the White House for the traditional visit with the new commander in chief.

Scroll down for video

Best buds: Bob Kraft explained why he was so close to President Donald Trump while appearing at Super Bowl Media Day on Monday (above with the president and First Lady in 2007 at a Patriots and New York Jets game)

Opening up: The New England Patriots owner said that after his wife of 48 years Myra died of cancer in 2011, the President and First Lady were there for him (Kraft above on Monday)

Reaching out: 'He called me once a week for the whole year, the most depressing year of my life when I was down and out,' said Kraft of President Trump (President Trump, the First Lady, Myra and Bob Kraft above in 2011)

The Patriots owner would not reveal on Monday though if he voted for President Trump or former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the election.

Kraft is a lifelong Democrat who it was recently revealed donated more to his party than any other NFL owner. He was also a fervent supporter of Barack Obama during his eight years in office.

That did not however stop him from swinging by Washington DC to watch as his friend was sworn into office.

Kraft, who arrived at the swearing-in ceremony wearing a pair of his trademark Nike Air Force 1s, also scored a pretty amazing seat at the capital right next to one of President Trump's advisors, Carl Ichan.

He brought his son Jonathan with him to the event and not girlfriend Ricki Lander, who he began dating a year after his wife's death.

Kraft, 75, and Lander, 36, split in late 2015 after three years together, reportedly over Lander's desire to marry the billionaire, whose day job is serving as the Chief Executive Officer of The Kraft Group, a diversified holding company with assets in paper and packaging, sports and entertainment.

The lovebirds were back together however early the next year, putting their May-December romance on display for all to see as they attended a number of events together.

Lander was also with Kraft just a few weeks before the inauguration, as the two walked the red carpet at the Golden Globes.

The aspiring actress wore a plunging black dress for the event, while Kraft wore a black suit and his trusty Nikes.

Prime real estate: Kraft and his son Jonathan (above) scored prime seats at the inauguration thanks to President Trump, despite their political leanings

The room where it happened: In 2005, Vladmir Putin stole Kraft's Super Bowl ring during a White House visit (Kraft eyeing his $25,000 ring in Putin's hands as Rupert Murdoch looks on above)

Returning to the scene: Kraft is a lifelong Democrat who supported Barack Obama during both his terms in office (Kraft, Obama and Bill Belichick at the White House in 2015 for the traditional event honoring the Super Bowl champion)

In addition to his friendship, Kraft could also be supporting President Trump in hopes that he was repair US relations with Russia and their leader Vladmir Putin.

In one of the more bizarre international incidents to happen in recent years, Putin met with Kraft at the White House back in 2005 and stole one of his Super Bowl rings.

Kraft detailed the incident years later while appearing at Carnegie Hall’s Medal of Excellence gala at the Waldorf-Astoria in 2013, explaining what it is like to watch a foreign leader run off with a piece of $25,000 jewelry.

'I took out the ring and showed it to him, and he put it on and he goes, "I can kill someone with this ring,"' said Kraft.

'I put my hand out and he put it in his pocket, and three KGB guys got around him and walked out.'

Bight young thing: Kraft and his girlfriend Rick Lander at the 2017 Golden Globes

Things then went from bad to worse when a White House staffer reached out on behalf of George W. Bush and told Kraft: 'It would really be in the best interest of US-Soviet relations if you meant to give the ring as a present.'

Kraft then tried to reason with the government official, but to no avail.

'I really didn’t want this. I had an emotional tie to the ring, it has my name on it. I don’t want to see it on eBay. Then, there was a pause on the other end of the line, and the voice repeated, "It would really be in the best interest if you meant to give the ring as a present."'

And so, having just lost one of what was then just two Super Bowl rings he had won, Kraft was also forced to make a statement.

'President Putin, a great and knowledgeable sports fan, was clearly taken with its uniqueness,' said Kraft.

'I decided to give him the ring as a symbol of the respect and admiration that I have for the Russian people and their leadership.'

Kraft's ring is now on display in the Kremlin library.

President Trump and Kraft have a friendship that goes back decades, and the franchise owner is one of the few people that the billionaire businessman raves about, along with his star coach Bill Bellichick and star quarterback Tom Brady.

He even took some time to acknowledge Kraft the night before the inauguration while addressing the crowd at the Indiana State Ball.

'In the audience we have someone who's under no pressure at all because he has a great quarterback named Tom Brady. And a great coach named Belichick. Bob Kraft,' said President Trump before turning on stage and pointing at the owner.

'So good luck Bob, your friend Tom just called to say he feels good. He called to congratulate use, he feels good. Good luck.'

Nemesis: Kraft spoke about his former friend Roger Goodell (above in 2012), who fined Tom Brady $1m and suspended him for the Deflategate scandal saying they were not close

Taking a stand: Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett (above) told reporters that he would not travel to the White House if the team won due to the man who is occupying the Oval Office

Greatest of all time: Belichick was quick to dismiss a question about President Trump on Monday (above)

Attack: Goodell managed to come under fire again this week after the NFL barred the popular sports media outlet Barstool Sports from Super Bowl activities

President Trump was wishing the group luck ahead of the AFC Championship game, which was played three days later at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

He is so close to the three men who represent the Patriots that Belichick even wrote President Trump a letter of encouragement.

But both Brady and Belichick declined to answer any questions about Trump on Monday.

'Right now, I'm focused on Atlanta,' said Belichick.

His star quarterback, who was once spotted with a 'Make America Great' hat in his locker, said: 'I’m not talking politics at all. I just want to focus on the positive aspects of this game, my teammates and the reason why we are here.'

The team is there to win, wanting this Super Bowl victory perhaps a bit more than any before due to the fact that Brady was benched at the start of the season.

Kraft and Patriots fans paid tribute to Myra after the 2012 AFC Championship game

There would also be an added bonus for Brady and Belichick, who with a fifth Lombardi trophy establishing them both as the greatest in the sport.

Brady would move out of his tie with Joe Montana if the Patriots defeat the Falcons to set a new record with five wins, and break another record if he also picks up his fourth Super Bowl MVP trophy.

Belichick meanwhile could cement his status as one of the greatest coaches of all time, in any sport.

And with a win on Sunday Kraft could be reunited with the man who used to be one of his closest friends, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

The longtime friendship between the two came to an abrupt end after Goodell's decision to fine Brady $1million and suspend him for four games in the wake of the Deflategate scandal.

Kraft said however that he will keep up appearances when he has to interact with Goodell, a man who holds his current position in the league because of the Patriots owner.

'I don’t know if it will ever be the same, but in order to do what is best for the Patriots franchise long term, I believe it is best to compartmentalize and move on,' said Bellichick.

'Like our quarterback, I am trying to remain positive and look to the future rather than dwell on the past.'

When asked about the possible trophy presentation that could be less than a week away, Kraft said: 'I’m not going to speak to that. I hope we do win, then we can talk about it.'

He did speak about it after his team's AFC Championship victory though, telling the hometown crowd: 'For a number of reasons, all of you in this stadium understand how big this win was. And we have to go to Houston and win one more.'

Goodell managed to come under fire again this week after the NFL barred the popular sports media outlet Barstool Sports from Super Bowl activities and the game this week.

He later denied he had anything to do with, while the founder of Barstool Dave Portnoy posted a photo of himself in a shirt that portrayed Goodell as a clown and a sign reading: 'Goodell is Hitler.'

The league cited the fact that Patriots fan Portnoy and other members of the media company handcuffed themselves and staged a sit-in to protest Goodell’s handling of Deflategate at the NFL offices as the reason for the ban.

The men were eventually arrested when they refused to leave

Bobby's boy: Kraft named Elton John (pair above in 2015) over President Trump when asked who his most famous friend was in his cell phone

Shiny new things: Lander posted a photo of herself and Kraft with his four Super Bowl trophies on Instagram during his birthday last year (above)

Man of the people: Kraft and Lander pose with Brady's ex and the mother of his son Jack, Bridget Moynahan, at his friend Elton's 2012 An Enduring Vision Benefit

Kraft later said of the Deflategate incident while speaking with reporters: 'I think our family was involved, or accused of being involved, in something that was mishandled and became inappropriate.

'Sometimes in a complicated situation in business, people start pointing fingers, and we want to assure everyone that we are together.'

On the scene: Kraft and son Jonathan arrive in Houston on Monday morning (above)

He then translated a Hebrew saying from the Old Testament, telling those media members assembled near him: 'When tough times come, there's nothing bad that happens that doesn't have good associated with it.'

Meanwhile, it came as little surprise when Kraft said of Brady: 'We truly are like family.'

And also like family to Kraft it turns out is a man who is most certainly no fan on President Trump.

When asked on Monday to name his most famous friend in his phone during an interview with Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, Kraft threw everyone for a loop.

'Donald Trump over here,' said Blank, answering for Kraft.

He then paused and turned to answer the question, revealing it was not Trump but rather Elton John.

Kraft was also asked what it was like to now be loved by some fans, but hated by so many at the same time given the team's dominance over the past 16 seasons along with the Deflategate and Spygate scandals.

'Jealousy and envy are incredible diseases,' said Kraft.

'We try to take it and turn it into something that's positive.'