Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz slammed the NFL players who chose to take a kneel during the playing of the national anthem before games on September 11th.
On Monday, Cruz tweeted that NFL players who decide not to stand during the national anthem were “insulting our flag” and country. (RELATED: Ted Cruz Is Furious That Obama Defended Colin Kaepernick ‘Exercising His Constitutional Right’)
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“To all the athletes who have made millions in America’s freedom: stop insulting our flag, our nation, our heroes,” Cruz tweeted.
To all the athletes who have made millions in America’s freedom: stop insulting our flag, our nation, our heroes. https://t.co/GrGPYX8HCh
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) September 12, 2016
“Here’s a peaceful protest: never buy another shoe, shirt, or jersey of rich spoiled athletes who dishonor our flag,” he added.
Here’s a peaceful protest: never buy another shoe, shirt, or jersey of rich spoiled athletes who dishonor our flag. https://t.co/GrGPYX8HCh
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) September 12, 2016
In a recent interview with TMZ, Cruz criticized San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s protest.
“You know, it’s sad when you see rich, spoiled athletes that don’t recognize what an incredible blessing this country is,” he said. “You know, it’s very easy when you’re sitting there rolling in millions of dollars to disrespect this country.”