This has sparked many reactions by many pro athletes. It has also sparked different responses from NFL owners in support of athletes. Stephen Curry, NBA Basketball player stated he was ashamed and didn’t want to attend the championship invitation to the White House. Many other athletes have responded negatively to the President’s response on social media by stating “#Not My President” in response to his statement. Many political and media outlets have expressed that the President has used this to further solidify his political base supporters making this a statement of patriotism. African American politicians and other activists such as the Reverend Al Sharpton believes that the President is using this a platform to further divide the country along racial lines using the majority African American NFL as an example which he vehemently denies it is about
This has sparked many reactions by many pro athletes. It has also sparked different responses from NFL owners in support of athletes. Stephen Curry, NBA Basketball player stated he was ashamed and didn’t want to attend the championship invitation to the White House. Many other athletes have responded negatively to the President’s response on social media by stating “#Not My President” in response to his statement. Many political and media outlets have expressed that the President has used this to further solidify his political base supporters making this a statement of patriotism. African American politicians and other activists such as the Reverend Al Sharpton believes that the President is using this a platform to further divide the country along racial lines using the majority African American NFL as an example which he vehemently denies it is about