A shocking video has surfaced showing Pres. Donald Trump clowning while the National Anthem was being sung in Sunday’s Super Bowl. According to the Miami Herald, the video was posted on Instagram by a real estate agent for a Russian-American firm who frequents Trump events and properties, including Mar-a-Lago.
The president was at a Super Bowl party and while everyone around him stood at attention, Trump was goofing around, adjusting his chair, fidgeting, and even pretending to conduct an imaginary orchestra. On top of all that, he had the nerve to sit down. All of this while our beloved National Anthem was being played.
Look how this sonofabitch disrespects the national anthem pic.twitter.com/bdOEX0KypV
— The Daily Edge (@TheDailyEdge) February 3, 2020
It should also be noted that Melania Trump had her left hand over her heart, not her right hand. Meh. An honest mistake. I don’t care. However, we all know what the reaction would be had Michelle Obama done that. Conspiracy theories would have blown up the internet.
Many people (read: me) are shocked that Trump would so blatantly disrespect our flag and our National Anthem after he’s taken such a strong stance against NFL players for kneeling while the song is played at football games.
We will proudly be playing the National Anthem and other wonderful music celebrating our Country today at 3 P.M., The White House, with the United States Marine Band and the United States Army Chorus. Honoring America! NFL, no escaping to Locker Rooms!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 5, 2018
Check out this string of tweets from this hypocritical butt-clown.
The NFL players are at it again – taking a knee when they should be standing proudly for the National Anthem. Numerous players, from different teams, wanted to show their “outrage” at something that most of them are unable to define. They make a fortune doing what they love……
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 10, 2018
…NFL attendance and ratings are WAY DOWN. Boring games yes, but many stay away because they love our country. League should back U.S.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 24, 2017
…..Be happy, be cool! A football game, that fans are paying soooo much money to watch and enjoy, is no place to protest. Most of that money goes to the players anyway. Find another way to protest. Stand proudly for your National Anthem or be Suspended Without Pay!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 10, 2018
Wow, NFL first game ratings are way down over an already really bad last year comparison. Viewership declined 13%, the lowest in over a decade. If the players stood proudly for our Flag and Anthem, and it is all shown on broadcast, maybe ratings could come back? Otherwise worse!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 9, 2018
If a player wants the privilege of making millions of dollars in the NFL,or other leagues, he or she should not be allowed to disrespect….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017
I asked @VP Pence to leave stadium if any players kneeled, disrespecting our country. I am proud of him and @SecondLady Karen.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 8, 2017
Twitter Reaction to Trump Disrespecting the National Anthem
Twitter had plenty to say. Well, I should say that liberal Twitter had plenty to say. Conservative Twitter was strangely silent.
Kneeling solemnly doesn’t seem quite as bad as this behavior.
— Ward Q. Normal (@WardQNormal) February 3, 2020
This man is using meth. No other explanation for his stupidities.
— p_Johanna (@p_Johanna) February 3, 2020
Surely he wouldn’t be so fat if he was using meth.
— Sadie (@Sadie70124) February 3, 2020
He thinks he’s the “flag” they are singing and standing for
— Ben Jackson (@b_jax) February 3, 2020
I just figured it was b/c he has no clue where the heart is located on the body.
— persnicketyweasel (@persnicketyweas) February 3, 2020
I bet you he thinks this song is about him
— Don’t Boo VOTE (@libbyfish) February 3, 2020
Liberals (and people with ADHD) Are Better Than This
As a liberal, I taught my children to stand with their hands on their hearts when the National Anthem is played. I also fully respect anyone else’s right to remain seated or to kneel. What I don’t appreciate is Donald Trump’s blatant lack of respect for our country. However, you can be sure that his supporters won’t hold him accountable, not even for this.
Also, I need to point something out here. Many people are suggesting that Trump’s ADHD (if he has it) is causing him to behave this way. Or they’re blaming it on the Adderall he allegedly takes. Wrong. Idiocy and stupidity are not symptoms of ADHD. Neither is assholery. Don’t stigmatize people with this condition (I’m one of them) to explain his behavior.