Why are people blaming President Trump for the controversy?  The "protest" started last year, and was continuing to be made PRIOR to Pres. Trump's Twitter comments against continuing protesting in that manner.  The NFL says it's okay to NOT stand at attention, with hand over heart to disrespect both the Anthem and the Flag. MANY of US citizens and football fans believe the "protest" is unpatriotic and inappropriate.  Many fans also know that there are still problems within our country that need attention.  This disrespect in this venue of Anthem and Flag is NOT THE APPROPRIATE TIME OR PLACE.  Most people want to build up this country and build up all citizens at the same time.  News media aggravates and places blame on the wrong reasons for problems in the USA.  Why doesn't media take a step back, and reevaluate what their purpose is; is it to blast and divide?  Is it to explain and offer peaceable options?  Pitting liberals against conservatives is neither helpful or honest reporting.