Marshawn Lynch chose to sit for the American national anthem and stand for the Mexican anthem ahead of the Oakland Raiders' game Sunday in Mexico. The action was noticed by the President of the United States.
Donald Trump tweeted Monday morning that the NFL should suspend Lynch for the rest of the season for his actions:
Marshawn Lynch of the NFL’s Oakland Raiders stands for the Mexican Anthem and sits down to boos for our National Anthem. Great disrespect! Next time NFL should suspend him for remainder of season. Attendance and ratings way down.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 20, 2017
It isn't the first time Trump has criticized the NFL for allowing players to protest during the anthem without discipline.