Scarborough Slams Trump for NFL Criticism, But Says Player Protest Helps Politically

MSNBC's Joe Scarborough criticized President Donald Trump in a tweet on Sunday for the president’s statement that NFL players who refuse to stand for the national anthem should be fired or suspended.

The president's words attacking athletes are deplorable. The president's words provoking NK are dangerous. He must stop.

— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) September 24, 2017

However, Scarborough then explained an unfortunate reality for those opposing Trump.

This may be unpopular but it is a political reality:

Every NFL player refusing to stand for the national anthem helps Trump politically.

— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) September 24, 2017

Before the NFL game started on Sunday, Scarborough sent out another tweet on the subject.

I hope NFL players find a way to speak out forcefully against the president's deplorable words without disrespecting the American flag. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) September 24, 2017