Trump releases petition demanding players stand for anthem
President Donald Trump and vice president Mike Pence have begun a petition on the GOP website demanding NFL players, and everyone else, to stand for the national anthem.
The President has asked for a list of supporters who stand for the National Anthem. Add your name below to show your patriotism and support.
Trump reiterated his stance that people should stand for the anthem Wednesday via Twitter.
.@NFL: Too much talk, not enough action. Stand for the National Anthem.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 18, 2017
The NFL has decided that it will not force players to stand for the playing of our National Anthem. Total disrespect for our great country!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 18, 2017
After holding meetings between players and owners earlier this week, the NFL announced they will not implement a rule requiring players to stand for the anthem, nor did they ask players to stand.
- With h/t to New York Daily News