NFLers continue to condemn Trump's call to fire anthem protesters
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NFLers - past and present - continue to blast President Donald Trump for his unprecedented comments about players who protest during the national anthem.
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Trump said those who protest during the anthem should be fired, leading to an onslaught of criticism on social media. Here are some of the reactions from NFLers:
It's amazing that the most divisive person in this entire country is the President of the United States...he says whatever he wants
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) September 23, 2017
Trump and admin has now attacked Jemele Hill, Colin Kaepernick, & uninvited the warriors. All have something in common but 👀🤔 https://t.co/D1Eg9KXoVM
— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) September 23, 2017
Only validates @Kaepernick7 bringing social injustice to light, he kneeled hoping it'd bring attention to what he believed in... Has it not?
— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) September 23, 2017
So the BLACK NFL PLAYERS are SON OF A BITCH now WOW
— Chris Baker (@cbakerswaggy) September 23, 2017
He knew this. He's Mad he didnt get Buffalo Bills. Wants credit for "ruining" the NFL. So, heres a nose for the owners who donated to him 🔴. https://t.co/GnfGJzT7ey
— Andrew Hawkins (@Hawk) September 23, 2017
It is a sad day when the #POTUS seeks to disregard and punish American citizens for peacefully exercising their constitutional rights. https://t.co/QPvrKDS29D
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) September 23, 2017
At this time engagement is paramount. Divisions are restored by listening and acting. Divisions are widened by name calling and dismissing https://t.co/QPvrKDS29D
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) September 23, 2017
Tell 45 to stick to politics. I go to politics to get away from sports.🤔 https://t.co/BSwG5sttfo
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) September 23, 2017
Where was Trumps "son of a bitch" comments when the racists gathered in Charlottesville?! He spoke about them in a respectable way smh
— Jermon Bushrod (@j_bushrod7475) September 23, 2017
That grown kid is a joke.
— Adrian Clayborn (@AJaClay) September 23, 2017
u either have freedoms or u don't. can't have it both ways. read a book. specifically on what manner this country was founded on. https://t.co/ovZOl5y99M
— feeno (@ArianFoster) September 23, 2017
lol so what's more important, the symbol or the idealogy behind it? https://t.co/h4ZwReziuh
— feeno (@ArianFoster) September 23, 2017
Several NFLers also commented on Trump's decision Saturday to withdraw the Golden State Warriors' invitation to the White House after superstar guard Stephen Curry said Friday he'd vote against visiting the president:
It's like that little rich spoiled kid saying you can't play with his toys because you beat him at kick ball on the playground! #Dotard https://t.co/7L2tC6XjbR
— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) September 23, 2017
😒Lol how sensitive. NOBODY WANtS to see you BRO ! 🗣 https://t.co/2dK0nrlzdD
— Brandon Boykin (@BrandonBoykin2) September 23, 2017
Ppl said it was disrespectful not going to the White House..I’m sure they are quiet about us being called “sons of bitches” 🤦🏿♂️(D-Mac)
— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) September 23, 2017
"Going to the White House is considered a great honor". No. Going to meet a president you respect and are proud of is a great honor.
— Duke Ihenacho (@NachoLyfe) September 23, 2017
Back in the day when it used to mean something 🤷🏾♂️ pic.twitter.com/ZiM27G4rvd
— Kelechi Osemele (@KOseven0) September 23, 2017