Conservative Media Group Calls for Nationwide Boycott of NFL

The president of the Media Research Center is siding with President Trump in his condemnation of the many professional athletes who kneeled before the National Anthem during Sunday’s football games.

MRC President and conservative commentator Brent Bozell released the following statement:

“Protesting the National Anthem not only distracts from the sport that pays these players millions but, more importantly, disrespects the men and women of the military who risk their lives to allow them that opportunity. This is a spectacle designed to score political points, and the public is sick and tired of it. People tune in to football to enjoy themselves, not to have to subject themselves to attacks on our flag because spoiled players don’t like the politics of our president. The public needs to have its voice heard. This Sunday, October 1st, I ask football fans to support our flag and turn off the NFL. One week without football to support our flag. We should not continue to give attention to players who refuse to show respect for our great nation.”

Over the weekend, Trump put the spotlight on protesting professional athletes when he condemned them as SOBs during a political rally. Trump continued to feud with sports figures throughout the weekend, and dozens of NFL players responded by protesting Trump’s divisive statements.

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