(Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 24: Members of the New England Patriots kneel during the National Anthem before a game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on September 24, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Many NFL players take a knee during the national anthem of the 1.pm. ET games. Pittsburgh Steelers stayed in their locker room during the National Anthem in protest of President Donald Trump’s comments on Twitter and in Alabama Friday night.
The Steelers remained in the locker room during the National Anthem.
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Former Army Ranger Alejandro Villanueva stood outside the tunnel alone during the national anthem.
Other NFL Players Take a Knee
NFL players around the league took a knee, remained seated or locked arms during today’s national anthem.
The Bears, Patriots, Texans, and Lions sidelines during the national anthem
Most Recently, Trump Tweeted:
…NFL attendance and ratings are WAY DOWN. Boring games yes, but many stay away because they love our country. League should back U.S.
If NFL fans refuse to go to games until players stop disrespecting our Flag & Country, you will see change take place fast. Fire or suspend!
Trump’s Attack on Football
President Trump Friday attacked pro football players who don’t stand during the national anthem – and urged team owners to remove those silent protesters from the field at a campaign rally in Huntsville on Friday, according to the NY Post.
He continued, saying that he wishes NFL suits would take a harder stance against players who take a knee during the national anthem.
Trump wishes NFL owners would tell anthem protesters “get that son of a bitch off the field right now”
Trump said, “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners when someone disrespects our flag to say, `Get that son of a bitch off the field right now! Out. He’s fired! He’s fired!”
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Trump’s attacks show ‘lack of respect for the NFL’ t.co/R987XJsvm4
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin on the NFL: “Players have the right for free speech off the field” #CNNSOTU t.co/2TS3liSXiw
#TakeAKnee Trend on Twitter:
Racism. Police brutality. This is what the NFL protests were about from the start. Not about disrespecting the flag or anthem.
The number 1 tactic of white supremacists is to reframe narratives.These protests are not against the “flag”. It’s against RACISM #TakeAKnee
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Steelers Remain in Locker Room as NFL Players Protest Trump During National Anthem