I don't know Thomas, Kaepernick started the whole situation not Trump. Should Trump be commenting? No, as the president he should not make personal statements on issues like this. However he is stating what a lot of people are thinking on this point. Is the issue behind the protest real? Absolutely. Is disrespecting the anthem the right way to get your point across? I would say it does more harm to your cause than good. Yes you have the right to choose that form of protest, but thinking people wont get offended by it is absurd. Yes lots of black men have faced needless violence from the police I am sure, but lots of people have also given their lives and limbs in the name of their country and the anthem means a lot to them. I don't think insulting others (lots of which are otherwise on your side) is needed to fight for your own rights.