Trump Doubles Down: Anthem Issue 'About Respect,' Not Race
By Newser Editors
September 25, 2017
In the wake of so many NFL players taking a knee during the national anthem Sunday, Mike Allen of Axios wrote that the "massive unknown" is whether President Trump would let the issue drop or turn it into a "crusade."
Well, it appears Trump is not letting it drop. In a series of tweets Monday, he praised NASCAR for its support of the anthem, lauded NFL fans who booed the kneelers, and again insisted that this isn't about race:
So proud of NASCAR and its supporters and fans. They won't put up with disrespecting our Country or our Flag - they said it loud and clear!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 25, 2017
Many people booed the players who kneeled yesterday (which was a small percentage of total). These are fans who demand respect for our Flag!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 25, 2017