Vice President Mike Pence walked out of the Indianapolis Colts game today when their opponents, the SF 49ers, knelt during the National Anthem. Pence issued the following statement:
Statement by Vice President Mike Pence on Leaving Colts Game after Players Disrespect Flag and National Anthem
I left today’s Colts game because President Trump and I will not dignify any event that disrespects our soldiers, our Flag, or our National Anthem. At a time when so many Americans are inspiring our nation with their courage, resolve, and resilience, now, more than ever, we should rally around our Flag and everything that unites us. While everyone is entitled to their own opinions, I don’t think it’s too much to ask NFL players to respect the Flag and our National Anthem. I stand with President Trump, I stand with our soldiers, and I will always stand for our Flag and our National Anthem.
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