Vice President Mike Pence was in attendance for the Colts and 49ers game this Sunday but did not even make the start of the game as he left before kickoff due to members of the 49ers taking a knee during the National Anthem. At least 23 members of the 49ers kneeled during the national anthem.
A timeline of Tweets is below.
Looking forward to cheering for our @Colts & honoring the great career of #18 Peyton Manning at @LucasOilStadium today. Go Colts! pic.twitter.com/C3aCYUNpqG
— Vice President Mike Pence Archived (@VP45) October 8, 2017
I left today's Colts game because @POTUS and I will not dignify any event that disrespects our soldiers, our Flag, or our National Anthem.
— Vice President Mike Pence Archived (@VP45) October 8, 2017
At a time when so many Americans are inspiring our nation with their courage, resolve, and resilience…
— Vice President Mike Pence Archived (@VP45) October 8, 2017
…now, more than ever, we should rally around our Flag and everything that unites us…
— Vice President Mike Pence Archived (@VP45) October 8, 2017
While everyone is entitled to their own opinions, I don't think it's too much to ask NFL players to respect the Flag and our National Anthem
— Vice President Mike Pence Archived (@VP45) October 8, 2017
Mike Pence also released a statement shortly after leaving the game.
I stand with @POTUS Trump, I stand with our soldiers, and I will always stand for our Flag and our National Anthem. pic.twitter.com/B0zP5M41MQ
— Vice President Mike Pence Archived (@VP45) October 8, 2017
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