Could it be even remotely possible that in Roger Goodell’s rather interesting statement of peace and reconciliation, he was intimating that it would now be O.K. for the players to KNEEL, or not to stand, for the National Anthem, thereby disrespecting our Country & our Flag?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 8, 2020
The anthem issue has been a point of contention between Trump and the league before. In September 2017, Trump, while speaking in Alabama, encouraged team owners to release players who knelt during the anthem.
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