Following the backlash of his comments on Friday, 22 September 2017, Donald Trump doubled down on his admonition of NFL players protesters, tweeting “[I]f a player wants the privilege of making millions of dollars in the NFL, or other leagues,” “he or she should not be allowed to disrespect our Great American Flag (or Country) and should stand for the National Anthem. If not, YOU’RE FIRED. Find something else to do!” Yahoo.com.
