Donald Trump praises Blackhawks and Blues anthem ceremony
United States' President Donald Trump attacked NFL players for their pregame anthem protests of issues such as police brutality and racial inequality. On Saturday night, Trump tweeted praise to the Chicago Blackhawks and St Louis Blues for honoring the anthem at NHL games.
19,000 RESPECTING our National Anthem! #StandForOurAnthem🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/czutyGaMQV
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 1, 2017
Trump tweeted this old video from November 9, 2016, the day after Trump was elected. The Blues were celebrating "Military Appreciation Night."
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The NHL is being drawn into the political fray. For the NHL season beginning on October 4, 2017, it will be interesting to see if there are any protests during the national anthem.
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