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Hollywood isn't happy after President Trump railed against protests in the NFL while speaking in Alabama Friday night.
San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick started a widespread trend of kneeling for the National Anthem in protest to the oppression of black people in the United States. Though he has since been cut from his team and remains unsigned, dozens of current players continue to take a knee every Sunday.
"Wouldn't you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, 'Get that son of a bitch off the field right now! He's fired! He's fired!'" Trump said.
"That owner, they don't know it…they'll be the most popular person, for a week. They'll be the most popular person in this country," he continued.
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View StoryThe NFL's Players Association released a statement denouncing Trump's comments. "The peaceful demonstrations by some of our players have generated a wide array of responses. Those opinions are protected speech and a freedom that has been paid for by the sacrifice of men and women throughout history…No man or woman should ever have to choose a job that forces them to surrender their rights."
Hollywood joined in on the action as well -- read more tweets below:
Funny cuz he's a piece of shit heinous stain on our history & @Kaepernick7 is an American hero who actually stands 4 something https://t.co/4uVn6WYY1F
@SarahKSilverman
We're not on the plantation anymore Chump. There will be no “buck breaking” out here. Fingers on the hand form a fist. #TakeAKnee 'til free.
@iJesseWilliams
A great way to show respect for the flag is to refuse offers of clandestine election assistance from hostile foreign espionage agencies
@davidfrum
Trump's campaign manager was so devoted to America the FBI wanted to hear every patriotic word he uttered. #TakeAKnee
@jfreewright
I think a man who donates 1 million to various charities to help this country is far from a SOB... https://t.co/ldosnL1nqK
@LoniLove
🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ https://t.co/FqXRHPQhnO
@hollyrpeete
The @NFL must protect its heroes and not be intimidated by Trump's attacks. They must be loud, unapologetic and forceful in their response.
@UncleRUSH
Prediction: Not one NFL owner, not Roger Goodell will say one word about what he said about Kaep or other NFL players. Not. A. One. https://t.co/tBv3Q5FZHp
@jemelehill
I think they will. Which one though? https://t.co/nL0kNtknzz
@DonCheadle
So President Trump speaks out against @Kaepernick7 ... but NOT a wonderful law abiding, American role model, and NFL owner like Jim Irsay⁉️ pic.twitter.com/5nXasVzS0L
@ArsenioHall
Listen to it. This sounds like a Klan rally. https://t.co/cQJHAPaetq
@soledadobrien
When will people learn that fear won't make someone sit down. It quite possibly will make more stand up for what they believe in.
@_flight17_
35 new players will be demonstrating tomorrow. https://t.co/MdC7VIQ19q
@ShaunKing
Colin Kaepernick's mother has not one ounce of a care about Trump. She's too busy lounging in #THESHADE https://t.co/UMeLiSXRiG
@ava
Steph Curry also caught the ire of Trump after he said the Warriors were debating whether to go to the White House for the traditional meet and greet. POTUS uninvited Curry, tweeting, ""Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team. Stephen Curry is hesitating, therefore the invitation is withdrawn."
That set off another set of furious tweets:
U bum @StephenCurry30 already said he ain't going! So therefore ain't no invite. Going to White House was a great honor until you showed up!
@KingJames
Thank you @jemelehill & @KingJames! Speak truth to power. Trump is a bum & a disgrace & it's never too early to get ready for impeachment.
@RepMaxineWaters
HOUSEWIVES PLAYBOOK: rescind invitations liberally! (See: Bethenny re LuAnn, Mexico; Bethenny & Ramona, Mexico) https://t.co/tW6oQh1HZS
@Andy
Puerto Rico has no power and a dam is about to collapse. Meanwhile you are a 6th grade mean girl having a slumber party. https://t.co/rd9gWtH8Mb
@TheRealDratch
Historically, taking on Steph Curry or Lebron separately has resulted in failure. Taking on them together? Well that's just stupid.
@kumailn
Perhaps it's not a great honor while your stench is there. https://t.co/sgX8Mv54DS
@johnlegend
you a ho https://t.co/Zndl9JYYuu
@hannibalburess
It's an honor when the president is honorable. https://t.co/sWwbKxCK8X
@jessetyler
And just when you thought he couldn't get any more petty... https://t.co/2bcCxn24Zu
@GeorgeTakei
Somebody's got their laid back weekend vibe working! https://t.co/UJwSevlhVj
@sethmeyers
Man, nobody with any sense or self-respect considers it an honor to be within a 10 mile radius of you. It is known. https://t.co/J4L5w4mS8E
@ava
