In a move that deviates from the choice most other sports franchise owners and professional leagues have made, multiple NASCAR team owners have also sided with Trump and made it clear they will not tolerate any kind
of national anthem protests at events.
Schnatter, 56, who founded the company in 1984, came under fire in November after he criticized the National Football League's leadership over
national anthem protests by players.
NFL ratings are struggling right now, as President Donald Trump continues to stoke the flames of a red - hot debate
over national anthem protests, while the actual on - field product has also left something to be desired.
The impending election and media attention surrounding police brutality and
national anthem protests make the question more visible and haunting.
Backlash
against national anthem protests, Kaepernick's drop from star quarterback to football exile, and Michael Bennett's harassment by police; all these only add fuel to their fire.
One of the common beliefs is that Kaepernick's
national anthem protest has turned off teams who disagree with his politics or don't want to deal with the media attention that follows him.
The entire interview offers a fascinating look at one of the NFL's best players and his views on everything from faith and the Bible to Colin Kaepernick and
National Anthem protests.
Earlier this summer, he made headlines for putting his arm around teammate Malcolm Jenkins during
his national anthem protest, explaining to the Philadelphia Inquirer, «I thought it was important that athletes with my skin color stood up with others protesting for racial equality.»
This student said it was a clear reference to
the National Anthem protests being led by black players in the NFL.
Chris Long explains why he put an arm around Malcolm Jenkins during
his national anthem protest.
Some Trump voters turned off the NFL over Colin Kaepernick's
national anthem protest, and some liberals retreated back into the left - leaning perspectives of prestige cable.
So far the preseason has shown that
national anthem protests are here to stay, and Long's support for Jenkins has already inspired others.
Chris Long explains why he put an arm around Malcolm Jenkins during
his national anthem protest.
Malcolm Jenkins was one of the players who joined Colin Kaepernick's
national anthem protest during the 2016 season.
The 49ers season wasn't exactly boilerplate, as Kelly had to deal with a QB controversy stemming from
a national anthem protest.
Jim Harbaugh had the following to say about his former QB, Colin Kaepernick, sitting during
the National Anthem protest of what he deems are wrongdoings against African Americans and minorities in the United States.
One high - ranking NFL official told me Monday that these owners meetings and subsequent ones are all about «moving the needle» toward
no national anthem protests by the players.
The 49ers QB has had a very controversial season due to
his national anthem protests, but has yet to see any game action on the football field.
MIDTOWN — Quarterback Colin Kaepernick's
national anthem protest would disrespect the 9/11 anniversary, Brooklyn politician Hakeem Jeffries says.