You see, Mr. Trump isn't dumb, he plays to very base feelings many in America have, it's why he beat both parties getting to the White House, respectfully CIVILIZEDDAWN. The NFL  and players are being played like a violin. Never attack the patriotic elements in a country when running for office, like Mr. Reagan shown, wrapping in the flag, is a very powerful tool. Mr. Trump knows this, most politicians regardless of party know this. The election in 2018 if this continues will reflect this. 

What I am saying since you are civil and constructive which I respect deeply, is a very honest assessment why Mr. Trump revived the flag issue. 



Strangers? If the Democratic Party doesn't get ahold and take their party back from the extreme left, play to all America, it will come with a great price in the future respectfully.
These NFL clowns were played, the NFL struck a position early on in this fiasco, never realizing or seeing the much bigger picture that Mr. Trump has now pulled them into!