Supermodel Kate Upton isn’t backing down from her stance criticizing NFL players that refuse to stand for the national anthem.
Upton initially left a lengthy message on Instagram hammering players disrespecting the flag. Some on Twitter attacked her because of her uncle Congressman Fred Upton’s voting record on 9/11 legislation. (RELATED: Supermodel Kate Upton DESTROYS NFL Players Disrespecting America [PHOTO])
Was @KateUpton this outspoken when her uncle, Fred Upton, voted AGAINST 9/11 1st resp funds? https://t.co/FWbDRpC2EK https://t.co/UDgR9v18vO
— CandaceTX (@CandaceTX) September 12, 2016
We trust that several of you know that Kate Upton’s uncle is Michigan Republican Congressman Fred Upton, right? Not acting surprised tonight
— The Democrat Machine (@DemocratMachine) September 12, 2016
Kate Upton’s uncle Fred (House – R MI) voted against the Zadroga Act for 9/11 Responders’ Compensation and Health Care 3 times in 2010.
— L. D. Lewis (@ElleLewis6) September 11, 2016
However, the blonde supermodel didn’t yield an inch from her stance and responded to some critics on Twitter. (RELATED: NFL Commish Says He Supports Kaepernick, Might Punish Players Who Honor 9/11)
Have every right to protest&should stand up for beliefs.Justice system IS corrupt.Not the time during anthem on 9/11 https://t.co/JH1J9gTusV
— Kate Upton (@KateUpton) September 12, 2016
Sorry I wasn’t clear. Never during our national anthem. Especially on 9/11 #NeverForget https://t.co/UEDIsqbXEr
— Kate Upton (@KateUpton) September 12, 2016
The national anthem has been a focal point for debate after San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand. Several more NFL players have now joined his cause.