NFL players react to Trump's comments on anthem protesters
President Donald Trump made headlines Friday after calling NFL owners to fire players who protest during the national anthem at a rally held in Huntsville, Alabama.
Trump's comments incensed numerous players. Here is a sampling of their reactions:
I can't take anything our Celebrity in Chief says seriously. He's a real life clown/troll
- George Iloka (@George_iloka) September 23, 2017
Trump!! """""""
- Thomas Davis (@ThomasDavisSDTM) September 23, 2017
Clown https://t.co/oMKEglAJVk
- HOUDINIa (@Don59Wayne) September 23, 2017
Smh! Gives more reason https://t.co/TyVCJgQK0L
- T.J. Ward (@BossWard43) September 23, 2017
- Brandon Marshall (@BMarshh54) September 23, 2017
Continue to use your voices and your platforms for racial equality and to stop injustices in our communities. This is bigger than us!!! a
- Michael Thomas (@Michael31Thomas) September 23, 2017
Does anyone tell trump to stick to politics, like they tell us to stick to sports? Smh.
- Eric Ebron (@Ebron85) September 23, 2017
I'm a full supporter of the Flag & This country! Trust Me! But this can't be real! https://t.co/GAPkZPB8hz
- Rishard Matthews (@_RMatthews) September 23, 2017
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