POTUS Chides ESPN For Not Airing the National Anthem

POTUS criticized ESPN for its decision not to broadcast the national anthem during a rally in West Virginia, calling the move a terrible one. bleacherreport.com. 

POTUS Criticizes Resumption of Protests During Anthem

Following the first pre-season game where a number of NFL players demonstrated during the national anthem, POTUS criticized the protests.  He stated, among other things, that players cannot articulate…

POTUS Again Calls For Player Suspension and Firing in Light of Anthem Pause

President Trump commented on the recent news that the NFL and the NFLPA had decided to pause implementation of the new national anthem policy.  POTUS asked whether contracts contained a mandatory stan…

Vikings Co-Owner Invokes Status as Immigrant in Supporting NFL Anthem Policy

Marl Wilf makes a statement on behalf of the Minnesota Vikings supporting the NFL's anthem policy.  In response to a query regarding the Vikings' stance if a player decides to remain in the locker roo…

POTUS Makes Additional Statements on NFL PLayers’ Protests

During an impromptu press conference, POTUS revisited the anthem policy and noted that players have yet to provide him with any pardon recommendations.  POTUS also noted that players should refrain fr…

POTUS Asks NFL Players to Make Pardon Recommendations

During an impromptu discussion with reporters, POTUS states that players should not remain in the locker room during the national anthem; and since they are protesting criminal injustice, he is going …

Chicago Bears Address NFL National Anthem Policy

Bears Chairman George McCaskey discusses the NFL's new national anthem policy stating that while not perfect, it will return to anthem to being a "unifying force." McCaskey notes both that the protest…

POTUS Rescinds Invitation of Super Bowl Champions to White House

Donald Trump disinvites the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House, which included the Press Secretary issuing a statement asserting that players did not want to attend because of POTUS' national anth…

Congressman Compares Player Protests to Nazi Salutes

Representative Peter King from  New York issues a tweet expressing anger at the decision of New York Jets' Chairman Chris Johnson to pay any fines should his players decide to protest during the natio…

Pittsburgh Steelers Issue Statement Regarding National Anthem Policy

Art Rooney II, owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, issues statement asserting that the policy strikes a balance between not forcing players to stand for the anthem, and not forcing fans, particularly ve…