Trillo: Trump is "Entirely Correct" on National Anthem and NFL
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Trillo: Trump is "Entirely Correct" on National Anthem and NFL
Trillo’s comments come a day after dozens of NFL players, including 17 Patriots players, took a knee during the National Anthem.
Statement from "Trillo for Governor Campaign"
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST“President Trump is entirely correct when he criticizes those who refuse to stand for the National Anthem or the Pledge of Allegiance. While I support everyone’s right to protest peacefully, there are a million ways to protest. The National Anthem is where we the people of this great country give thanks to those who have given their lives for all the freedoms we enjoy. I support President Trump who is one man trying to emphasize the importance of this message. Athletes need to realize that young kids look up to them and the last thing we need is to have them mimic their athletic heroes and not fully understand what it means to not honor this country and the people who have given their lives for us.
Athletes need to realize that people want to come to a game or event and get away from politics to just enjoy the game. Players and entertainers also need to realize that they have a diverse audience that does not come to an event to be preached to but just be entertained. People need to stand up and send a strong message to these folks. We are not going to contribute to your financial successes if you are going to disrespect this country.”
The 17 Patriots Players Who Knelt During National Anthem
Name: Devin McCourty
Position: Safety
College: Rutgers
Hometown: Nanuet, N.Y.
Salary: $47,500,000 Over 5 Years
Name: Malcolm Butler
Position: Cornerback
College: West Alabama
Hometown: Vicksburg, Mississippi
Salary: $3.91 Million for 2017 Season
Name: Stephon Gilmore
Position: Cornerback
College: South Carolina
Hometown: Rock Hill, South Carolina
Salary: $65,000,000 Over 5 Years
Name: Brandin Cooks
Position: Wide Receiver
College: Oregon State
Hometown: Stockton, California
Salary: $8,383,452 Over 4 Years
Name: Dont'a Hightower
Position: Linebacker
College: Alabama
Hometown: Lewisburg, Tennessee
Salary: $35,500,000 Over 4 Years
Name: Lawrence Guy
Position: Defensive Line
College: Arizona State
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Salary: $13,400,000 Over 4 Years
Name: Johnson Bademosi
Position: Cornerback
College: Stanford
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Salary: $4,500,000 Over 2 Years
Name: Alan Branch
Position: Defensive Line
College: Michigan
Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Salary: $8,450,000 Over 2 Years
Name: Brandon King
Position: Safety
College: Auburn
Hometown: Alabaster, Alabama
Salary: $615,000 for 2017 Season
Name: Malcom Brown
Position: Defensive Line
College: Texas
Hometown: Brenham, Texas
Salary: $7,613,229 Over 4 Years
Name: Deatrich Wise
Position: Defensive End
College: Arkansas
Hometown: Suffolk, VA
Salary: $2,975,883 Over 4 Years
Name: Adam Butler
Position: Defensive Line
College: Vanderbilt
Hometown: Duncanville, Texas
Salary: $1,665,000 Over 3 Years
Name: Trey Flowers
Position: Defensive Line
College: Arkansas
Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama
Salary: $2,838,932 Over 4 Years
Name: Elandon Roberts
Position: Linebacker
College: Houston
Hometown: Port Arthur, Texas
Salary: $2,440,356 Over 4 Years
Name: James White
Position: Running Back
College: Wisconsin
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Salary: $12,000,000 Over 3 Years
Name: Duran Harmon
Position: Safety
College: Rutgers
Hometown: Magnolia, Delaware
Salary: $17,000,000 Over 4 years
Name: Jordan Richards
Position: Safety
College: Stanford
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Salary: $3,711,548 Over 4 Years
