Vice President Mike Pence leaves 49ers-Colts game after player protest
Vice President Mike Pence tweeted that he left Sunday’s NFL game between the 49ers and Colts game in Indianapolis after players protested during the national anthem.
I left today's Colts game because @POTUS and I will not dignify any event that disrespects our soldiers, our Flag, or our National Anthem.
— Vice President Pence (@VP) October 8, 2017
For the second consecutive week, several 49ers knelt during the national anthem. The NFL protests are in response to incidents of social injustice and police brutality and recent comments by President Donald Trump about the NFL and its players.
The Vice President was in his home state to celebrate the Colts career of Peyton Manning and the quarterback’s induction into the team’s Ring of Honor.
Looking forward to cheering for our @Colts & honoring the great career of #18 Peyton Manning at @LucasOilStadium today. Go Colts! pic.twitter.com/C3aCYUNpqG
— Vice President Pence (@VP) October 8, 2017
Vice President Pence later tweeted a statement further detailing why he left the game.
I stand with @POTUS Trump, I stand with our soldiers, and I will always stand for our Flag and our National Anthem. pic.twitter.com/B0zP5M41MQ
— Vice President Pence (@VP) October 8, 2017
