Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) sits during the national anthem prior to the team’s NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz.
WASHINGTON — says the NFL should suspend Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch.
Lynch sat during most of the U.S. anthem and stood for the Mexican anthem before Sunday’s game against the Patriots at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
Lynch hasn’t stood for the national anthem since returning from retirement this season.
Trump tweeted early Monday: “Great disrespect! Next time NFL should suspend him for remainder of season. Attendance and ratings way down.”
Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick last season when he refused to stand during the anthem to protest racial inequality and police brutality.
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Kneeling during the national anthem before the Denver Broncos play the Buffalo Bills in week 3 at New Era Stadium, Orchard Park, NY.
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Kneeling during the national anthem before the Denver Broncos play the Buffalo Bills in week 3 at New Era Stadium, Orchard Park, NY.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) and Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) kneel during the national anthem against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 24, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, NY.
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Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) and Denver Broncos inside linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) take a knee during the national anthem during their game against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 24, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, NY.
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Denver Broncos team take a knee during the national anthem during their game against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 24, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, NY.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) and Denver Broncos defensive back Will Parks (34) take a knee during the national anthem during their game against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 24, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, NY.
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Denver Broncos team take a knee during the national anthem during their game against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 24, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, NY.
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Kneeling during the national anthem before the Denver Broncos play the Buffalo Bills in week 3 at New Era Stadium, Orchard Park, NY.
