Kaepernick's mom hits back at Trump: 'That makes me a proud b----!'
(Warning: Story contains coarse language)
Colin Kaepernick's mother, Teresa, sent a series of tweets in response to President Donald Trump ripping national anthem protesters during a rally Friday in Huntsville, Ala.
Trump said anthem protesters - a movement started by the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback - should be fired for their actions.
"Wouldn't you love to see one of these NFL owners when someone disrespects our flag? Get that son of a bitch off the field right now. He's fired. HE'S FIRED!" Trump said, yelling emphatically into the microphone as his speech carried on.
Teresa then responded to Trump's inflammatory quote with a tweet, leaving little doubt about her support for her son:
Guess that makes me a proud bitch!
— Teresa Kaepernick (@B4IleaveU) September 23, 2017
Responding to a tweet from former NFL tight end and current FOX Sports analyst Shannon Sharpe, Teresa said she doesn't believe Trump's attack on protesters will cause the NFL to speak out in support of its players:
Doubt it
— Teresa Kaepernick (@B4IleaveU) September 23, 2017