In a replay, Trump tweets anew about NFL players and protest
WASHINGTON (AP) — NFL players who protest during the national anthem are taking yet another hit from President Donald Trump.
Ahead of Sunday's games, Trump tweeted Saturday night that players should remain standing out of respect for the nation and flag.
The protest by some players began last season as a way to bring attention to police treatment of blacks and to social injustice.
During a wide-ranging speech at a political rally in Alabama on Sept. 22, Trump called for NFL owners to fire players who engaged in such a protest.
Criticism from players, owners and fans — and some praise — greeted Trump's remarks.
Relatively few players had demonstrated before Trump spoke out. Last Sunday, more than 100 NFL players sat, knelt or raised their fists in defiance during the national anthem.
