Donald Trump calls on NFL players to stand for national anthem

President Donald Trump has ahain tweeted that NFL players should remain standing out of respect for the nation and its flag.

President Donald Trump stoked the controversy over his call for punitive action against NFL players who take a knee or otherwise protest during the national anthem, tweeting that they should remain standing out of respect for the nation and its flag.

Very important that NFL players STAND tomorrow, and always, for the playing of our National Anthem. Respect our Flag and our Country!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 30, 2017