President Donald Trump has been consistently vocal against athletes kneeling during the National Anthem, calling it “disgraceful.” He recently reiterated his stance, stating that he will not support the NFL if players start kneeling. Trump expressed his disapproval of NBA players protesting before games during the league restart in Orlando, prompting a response from LeBron James who dismissed Trump’s opinion.
During a press conference, Trump mentioned his support for the NCAA college football season but made it clear that he would not assist the NFL if players knelt during the Anthem. This statement comes amid heightened tensions in the country following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, leading to an expectation of increased kneeling by NFL players.
