September 24, 2017

Trump gives big boost to national anthem protests

Belleville, Ill. – Every player on the Cahokia Quarterback Club football team (8 and under) took a knee during the national anthem before a game on Sunday, according to KTVI.

Ravens Coach John Harbaugh joined his players, linking arms, and Ravens Hall of Famer Ray Lewis took a knee. Jaguars owner Shahid Khan locked arms with his players. Khan is believed to be the second owner to participate in events related to anthem protests. Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam stood on field and locked arms with players, military personnel and first responders, in Week 1 of the 2017 season.

New England Patriots chairman and chief executive Robert Kraft on Sunday said he was "deeply disappointed" by President Trump's comments regarding NFL players who refuse to kneel during the national anthem... Kraft is a long-term friend of Trump's

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