Right-Wing Social Media Celebrates Trump Call For NFL Boycott

President Donald Trump re-tweeted a meme Sunday calling for a boycott of the NFL. The tweet comes on the heels of the president’s own suggestions of boycotting the NFL because of players who kneel in protest during the national anthem. Dozens of NFL players kneeled during the anthem Sunday after Trump spent the weekend blasting the practice.

“You can boycott our anthem, WE CAN BOYCOTT YOU!” read the Sunday tweet from Donna Warren above a photograph of the NFL logo with a red x on the word and “boycott” superimposed on the logo.

Earlier Sunday, Trump tweeted his own suggestion of a boycott.

“If NFL fans refuse to go to games until players stop disrespecting our Flag & Country, you will see change take place fast. Fire or suspend!” said Trump on Twitter. “NFL attendance and ratings are WAY DOWN. Boring games yes, but many stay away because they love our country. League should back U.S.”

Trump railing against kneeling during the national anthem got a big reaction from right-wing Twitter, with people calling for others to “dump the NFL” with a hashtag.

“If the NFL keeps this up, I propose a coordinated campaign targeting the companies that advertise on TV during football broadcasts,” tweeted Dinesh D’Souza, author of the book “The Big Lie,” which equates Democrats and Nazis.

Conservative commentator Tomi Lahren expressed her sentiments on Facebook.

“We stand for the anthem and salute the flag out of respect for those who have fought, died and sacrificed so we can live and flourish in the greatest nation on the face of the earth,” said Lahren. “Congrats Colin Kaepernick, you made hatred of America the new celebrity fad. “

Kaepernick is a former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers who was one of the first NFL players to begin kneeling in protest during the national anthem as a response to the maltreatment of black americans. Slamming Kaepernick has long been a hobby horse for Lahren.

Trump started the controversy on Friday at a rally in Alabama.

“Wouldn't you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say ‘get that son of a b ---- off the field right now? He's fired,’” said Trump.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell joined a group of players and owners condemning Trump’s words Saturday.

“Divisive comments like these demonstrate an unfortunate lack of respect for the NFL, our great game and all of our players, and a failure to understand the overwhelming force for good our clubs and players represent in our communities,” said Goodell in a statement.

Goodell took heat on Twitter too.

“Funny how Roger Gooddell is more upset about Trump disrespecting the league than his players disrespecting our country. #TakeTheKnee,” said conservative commentator Liz Wheeler Sunday.

Conservative actor James Woods jumped in the fray to call for boycotts.

“How much fun is the CEO of Anheuser-Busch having today? #NFLBoycott #NFLBoycottSponsors,” said Woods on Twitter.

In reaction to the controversy several NASCAR teams even threatened to fire drivers and pit crew members that protest the anthem.

“Courageous Patriots have fought and died for our great American Flag --- we MUST honor and respect it! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” said Trump on twitter Sunday afternoon.