August 13, 2018
President Trump is reigniting his feud with the NFL
over players protesting during the national anthem, a topic that he
considers a political winner just as the midterm elections are heating
up.
After several players knelt or raised fists at the start of preseason games on Thursday, Mr. Trump went on the attack.
“The NFL
players are at it again — taking a knee when they should be standing
proudly for the National Anthem,” the president tweeted. “Numerous
players, from different teams, wanted to show their ‘outrage’ at
something that most of them are unable to define.”
He said the NFL should fine players who disrespect the flag.