Trump Incites Increase in Protesting NFL
Written by Andria on September 24, 2017
Courageous Patriots have fought and died for our great American Flag — we MUST honor and respect it! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 24, 2017
Sports fans should never condone players that do not stand proud for their National Anthem or their Country. NFL should change policy! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 24, 2017
His rant on Twitter and on stage has encouraged a 2000% increase in protests by players. 130 players sat, knelt, or raised fists for the national anthem during Sunday’s day games; while last week, only six players protested.
Remember Obama’s reaction to Kaepernick taking a knee?
