Story highlights Trump took to Twitter to criticize the Oakland Raiders running back

Photos show Lynch standing for the Mexican anthem but not the US anthem

Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump took to Twitter to criticize Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch early Monday morning.

After photographs surfaced showing Lynch standing during the Mexican National Anthem and sitting during the US National Anthem at a game against the New England Patriots in Mexico City on Sunday, Trump called for his suspension.

"Marshawn Lynch of the NFL's Oakland Raiders stands for the Mexican Anthem and sits down to boos for our National Anthem. Great disrespect! Next time NFL should suspend him for remainder of season. Attendance and ratings way down," he tweeted.

Marshawn Lynch of the NFL's Oakland Raiders stands for the Mexican Anthem and sits down to boos for our National Anthem. Great disrespect! Next time NFL should suspend him for remainder of season. Attendance and ratings way down. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 20, 2017

On a press call about extending NFL games in Mexico through 2021, NFL communications vice presidents Joe Lockhart and Mike Signora were asked about the tweet.

"Any response to Trump's tweet?" CNN asked.

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