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President Donald Trump continued his assault on the NFL on Sunday, calling for fans to boycott the league until owners either "fire of suspend" players who protest during the U.S. national anthem.
If NFL fans refuse to go to games until players stop disrespecting our Flag & Country, you will see change take place fast. Fire or suspend!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 24, 2017
Trump then called the NFL "boring" in a follow-up tweet, arguing that the league's supposed declining ratings are due to the player protests:
...NFL attendance and ratings are WAY DOWN. Boring games yes, but many stay away because they love our country. League should back U.S.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 24, 2017
On Saturday, the president referred to any player who protests during the "Star-Spangled Banner" as a "son of a bitch," sparking a massive backlash on social media from athletes across the sporting world.
Trump doubled down on his initial comments Saturday, criticizing Roger Goodell and demanding the commissioner force players to stand.
The president's words have been condemned by a host of NFL owners, the NFLPA, and the NFL itself.
