This is what happens when you buy artificial patriotism in the first place (2009, the DoD (Obama's DoD), paid the NFL millions of tax dollars to require the players to stand on the field with their helmets in their left hand, to honor the Flag, listen to the Anthem, and pay respect to the military and veterans who have served and gave the ultimate sacrifice).  As far as that league wide protest goes, that was a slap to the face of the consumer, aka, the NFL fans.  Not Trump.  Trump was speaking to the consumers during his typical unscripted speech.  He spoke like a financial marketer that cut right to the core of the league.  Basically, if you want to stop the league from letting players kneel, don't buy tickets.  Don't watch games.  Consumers watched that Sunday, to see how the players would respond.  And they responded, with their owners, saying that they are above the consumer and they can do whatever they want.  Good luck.  Your entire industry owes everything to Capitalism.