“Why is the NFL getting massive tax breaks while at the same time disrespecting our Anthem, Flag and Country? Change tax law!” the president tweets Tuesday morning. | Brynn Anderson/AP Photo Trump assails NFL for 'getting massive tax breaks' while 'disrespecting' America

President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning attacked the NFL for “getting massive tax breaks” in the wake of the ongoing dispute over players taking a knee during the national anthem to protest racism in America.

“Why is the NFL getting massive tax breaks while at the same time disrespecting our Anthem, Flag and Country? Change tax law!” Trump wrote.


The NFL had for years controversially received tax-exempt status, but the league voluntarily gave up that status in 2015.

For weeks now, the president has railed against the NFL and players who don’t stand during the national anthem. On Sunday, Trump tweeted that he asked Vice President Mike Pence to leave an Indianapolis Colts’ football game after about two dozen players from the San Francisco 49ers took a knee during the national anthem.

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“I asked @VP Pence to leave stadium if any players kneeled, disrespecting our country. I am proud of him and @SecondLady Karen,” the president tweeted Sunday.

