A year after vigorously supporting Colin Kaepernick’s right to kneel in protest during the national anthem, 49ers ownership reacted with swift condemnation Saturday of President Trump’s plea to fire players who protest.
Jed York, the 49ers CEO, issued the following statement:
“The callous and offensive comments made by the President are contradictory to what this great country stands for.
“Our players have exercised their rights as United States citizens in order to spark conversation and action to address social injustice.
“We will continue to support them in their peaceful pursuit of positive change in our country and around the world.