NFL: Trump Accepts Locked Hands Anthem Defiance
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Players in league sides today showed different forms of defiance including Kneeling, locked hands and arms during the national anthem across the country for game day Sunday September 24. The ante was notched up as some club owners and coaches join in solidarity.
Tom Brady and 17 of New England Patriots teammates , locked hands as they stood. Seahawks, Steelers and Titians their coaches and officials chose to stay away during the national anthem. Three team mates decided to Knell at Ravens while the remaining team members and their owner John Harbaugh locked hands.
Mr. Presidents todays’ tweet started with a well placed aim at the game operators and players. "If NFL fans refuse to go to games until players stop disrespecting our Flag & Country, you will see change take place fast. Fire or suspend!" He tweeted.
Hours later, Mr. President hauled another tweet. "...NFL attendance and ratings are WAY DOWN," he continued. "Boring games yes, but many stay away because they love our country. League should back U.S."
President Trump has been on the trail of players protesting anti racial police antics towards minority African Americans. He called on NFL owners to lay off players who kneel in protest during national anthem on Friday.
Owner of Patriots, Robert Kraft, expressed his displeasure at the presidents remarks. The GOP supporter who donated $1,000,000 to the Trump campaign embraced sports as a monumental factor holding the fabric of state together. Opposed to Mr.Trump’s statement on firing of the erring players he remarked “I am deeply disappointed by the tone of the comments made by the president on Friday,”
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell asked Trump to show the league some respect hours after Mr. Trump reiterated what he said at a rally in Alabama that defiant players should be sacked.
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Friday, Mr. President rescinded Point Guard Stephen Curry’s invitation to visit the White house with his Golden State Warriors teammates on tweeter. MVP Curry had opted out of the annual visit earlier. Before his team could decided whether to visit the white house. Curry received support from the by NBA community and fans regarding his decision not to attend.
Today’s defiance was a frustration for some fans who could not take the open desecration of the flag. Others vowed not to return to games any more. While some said they will give their jerseys away.
"Great solidarity for our National Anthem and for our Country. Standing with locked arms is good, kneeling is not acceptable. Bad ratings!" Mr. Trump tweeted again.
On Saturday Mega Star Musician Stevie Wonder Kneeled on both knees praying for America at The Global Citizen Festival Global Citizens in New York City’s Central Park.
Colin Kaepernick formerly of the San Francisco 49ers kept Started and held on his political protest all through the 2016 campaign of the league. Kaepernick is a free agent after leaving the 49ers after last season.
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