Trump’s anthem advice: stop watching, not standing
The president’s take on the WNBA anthem issue is as direct as it is unwatched.
The story
President Trump criticized WNBA players for leaving the court during the national anthem and suggested a boycott, referencing NFL protests and declining viewership.
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Our reading
President Trump’s advice to the WNBA is that players are ‘destroying themselves’ by not standing during the anthem, and that people should stop watching their games. The irony is that he’s never been seen at a WNBA game, yet he’s now the league’s most vocal ratings consultant. The WNBA’s rulebook says players should stand during the anthem, but not necessarily stay on the court. Trump, who has no history of attending WNBA games, is now offering a solution: stop watching. Which, if the NFL’s experience is any indication, will only make the league more popular. If only the WNBA had a ‘skip’ button, they could avoid the anthem and still get his attention.
