Trump Faults Saints Quarterback Drew Brees Over Anthem Apology
- Protesters in New Orleans had chanted about Brees’ comments
- Trump has repeatedly lashed out at NFL players for kneeling
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President Donald Trump faulted New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees for apologizing over comments he made in opposition to National Football League players kneeling during the National Anthem.
“He’s truly one of the greatest quarterbacks, but he should not have taken back his original stance on honoring our magnificent American Flag,” Trump tweeted on Friday. “OLD GLORY is to be revered, cherished, and flown high...”