President Trump pushed back on comments his top infectious disease expert, Anthony Fauci, made about the risks of an NFL season on Friday, indicating he wants the season to go forward.
“Tony Fauci has nothing to do with NFL Football,” Trump tweeted. “They are planning a very safe and controlled opening. However, if they don’t stand for our National Anthem and our Great American Flag, I won’t be watching!!!”
Trump’s tweet was in reference to comments Fauci made to CNN on Thursday, when the doctor said it would be “very hard” for the NFL to have a season safely without having players in a “bubble,” which the league currently does not have plans for. Continue reading.