President Trump called CNN fake news on Monday night after the network reported that his Chief of Staff was “not pleased” with the NFL feud that erupted over the weekend.

“CNN is #FakeNews. Just reported COS (John Kelly) was opposed to my stance on NFL players disrespecting FLAG, ANTHEM, COUNTRY. Total lie!” Trump tweeted.

Trump then followed up the customary “fake news” charge with another tweet that attempted to clarify John Kelly’s position.

“General John Kelly totally agrees w/ my stance on NFL players and the fact that they should not be disrespecting our FLAG or GREAT COUNTRY!” the tweet read.

The CNN report, however, had actually quoted Kelly agreeing with Trump’s view on whether players should stand.

“I believe every American, when the national anthem is played, should cover their hearts and think about all the men and women who have been maimed and killed,” Kelly told the network.

“Every American should stand up and think for three lousy minutes.”

The issue Kelly was “not pleased” about, according to the article, was that the latest iteration of the culture war was sparked by the president.