In case you weren’t aware, Donald Trump is NOT happy with the NFL.
As you surely know, football players throughout the NFL took a knee and/or linked arms during the National Anthem on Sunday in response to the President’s recent criticism. While the Trumpster already offered up a response (well, gesture) to the headline making protests, he took to Twitter on Monday morning to once again address the matter.
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Not only did POTUS double down on his shade about players opting to protest during the national anthem, he went on to praise NASCAR fans for being SO respectful to “our Country.” Wait a minute. When did NASCAR get dragged into all of this??
He wrote:
So proud of NASCAR and its supporters and fans. They won’t put up with disrespecting our Country or our Flag – they said it loud and clear!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 25, 2017
Many people booed the players who kneeled yesterday (which was a small percentage of total). These are fans who demand respect for our Flag!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 25, 2017
The issue of kneeling has nothing to do with race. It is about respect for our Country, Flag and National Anthem. NFL must respect this!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 25, 2017
*Eye roll* Unsurprisingly, many in Hollywood supported the NFL players who chose to make a statement by kneeling on game day. A-listers — including Ellen DeGeneres, Zendaya, Gabrielle Union, etc. — all made sure to voice their support on Twitter.
Be sure to ch-ch-check out their positive reactions (below)!
As a football fan, I am proud of the NFL players today. Nothing is more American than the right to peacefully protest.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) September 24, 2017
#TakeTheKnee pic.twitter.com/zjLHmCN0zF
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) September 24, 2017
Exactly https://t.co/oEKy41fyyT
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) September 24, 2017
Sorry but these players don’t exist for the purpose of your convenient apathy. They’re using their power to defend the powerless. https://t.co/jEVEqokC9J
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) September 24, 2017
One of the great things about our country is that we can protest in peaceful ways without fear. God Bless America!
— RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) September 24, 2017
Protests are supposed to upset and challenge people. That’s the whole fucking point.
— Andy Richter (@AndyRichter) September 24, 2017
Are you a white football fan?
Have you expressed your public support for #TakeAKnee ?
Our indifference is costing people their lives. https://t.co/RHXhUQXvgu
— Matt McGorry (@MattMcGorry) September 24, 2017
Agreed ├óΓé¼╦£til “son├óΓé¼Γäós of bitches.” For me now, #TakeAKnee isn├óΓé¼Γäót a ceding of American symbol but a gesture of faith in true American principle. https://t.co/RaUWuJ1sXg
— Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) September 24, 2017
#TakeAKnee you son of a bitch @realDonaldTrump everything you wish to cripple you only strengthen #NFL #resist
— Holly Marie Combs (@H_Combs) September 24, 2017
Hear! Hear!
What do YOU think?? Is Trump overreacting??
SOUND OFF in the comments (below)!
[Image via WENN.]
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