NFL Ratings Become Entangled in Political Battle With Trump
- Viewership numbers could indicate views on political activism
- CBS and Fox broadcast national anthem live on Sunday
Trump Anthem Fight Highlights NFL Ratings, Revenue
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President Donald Trump has turned watching football on Sunday, one of America’s most popular activities, into an act of political protest at a time when NFL ratings are already under pressure.
Trump’s call for fans to boycott the National Football League leaves viewers in a quandary over whether to heed a president who calls some players’ patriotism into question, or support the teams that have tied families together through decades and instilled local pride.