President Donald Trump on Saturday night stoked the controversy over his call for punitive action against NFL players who take a knee or otherwise protest during the national anthem, tweeting anew that they should remain standing out of respect for the nation and its flag.
The Oakland Raiders may be negotiating to play at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum through 2020, but that doesn’t worry Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak.
President Donald Trump’s criticism of players who protest during the national anthem incited a mass increase in such activism Sunday, with more than 100 NFL players sitting or kneeling and,others raising their fists.
During a rally Friday night, President Donald Trump said NFL owners should fire players who kneel during the national anthem. And he’s encouraging spectators to walk out in protest.
The NFL said Thursday it will not investigate allegations of excessive force made by Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett against the Metropolitan Police Department.
Metropolitan Police Department Undersheriff Kevin McMahill denied race played a role when officers detained Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett after the Aug. 26 Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight.
