On Sunday, President Trump took to Twitter to say NFL ratings and attendance is "way down" and Americans are staying away because the players are kneeling during the National Anthem.
Some people say it's disrespectful to all the veterans who lost their lives fighting for our country, and others say they should have a right to do as they please in the form of a protest.
"I think it's disgusting, it's a shame that they can't respect our country," says Norene Fassel.
"People should be able to do what they want to do. Trump, he needs to run a country and not run the NFL," says Gregory Jones.
All of this stems from former NFL player Colin Kaepernick who started to kneel last year because of his views on the country's treatment of racial minorities and black brutality, but some think it has nothing to do with that now.
"This guy, he just likes authority, if you don't bow down to him.. how many people has he fired in the White House? They don't bow down to him, so he's not a prejudiced president, he just likes authority and if you don't bow down to him he'll get rid of you," says Jones.
Trump also took to Twitter to say that if people are making millions of dollars in the NFL, they should not be allowed to disrespect the American Flag by kneeling during the National Anthem.
"You should be able to speak his mind that's his First Amendment right that's all I have to say about that. I mean, I believe that they should have to stand for the National Anthem, but that's just my thought," says Ashton Miller.
"Well they're in uniform and they should be there to work," says John Brenner.
According to the Legal Information Institute, U.S Code 301 states that all people present during the National Anthem should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, But it doesn't state they are obligated to do so.
