San Francisco 49ers CEO: Trump comments 'contrary' to what US stands for

Source: The Hill

CEO of the San Francisco 49ers Jed York called out President Trump for his "callous and offensive" comments that NFL owners should fire any "son of a b----" players on their teams who kneel during the national anthem before games or disrespect the American flag.

"The callous and offensive comments made by the President are contradictory to what this great country stands for. Our players have exercised their rights as United States citizens to spark conversation and action to address social injustice," York said in a statement Saturday.

York followed suit after NFL team owners of the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins each released statements on Saturday pushing back against Trump's inflammatory remarks from an Alabama rally for a U.S. senate candidate on Friday.

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"We will continue to support them in their peaceful pursuit of positive change in our country and around the world. The San Francisco 49ers will continue to work toward bringing communities, and those who serve them, closer together," York said.

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