Trump Renews Debate Over National Anthem Protest, NFL Players Respond
President Trump said kneeling during the national anthem is unpatriotic and those refusing to stand should be fired. On Sunday, players sat, knelt or locked arms with teammates during the anthem.
by Doreen McCallister
Sep 25, 2017
2 minutes
It seemed like the controversy involving NFL players kneeling during the national anthem had died down a bit — that is until President Trump stirred up a hornet's nest Friday night during a campaign trip to Alabama.
Trump unleashed a tirade of
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