Police arrested a man Monday in connection with this weekend's bombings in Manhattan and New Jersey.
So naturally, Lee Zeldin (R-NY), whose district includes part of the New York City metro area, decided Colin Kaepernick should say thanks.
Suspect in custody. You are welcome Colin Kaepernick.
— Lee Zeldin (@leezeldin) September 19, 2016
"Suspect in custody. You are welcome Colin Kaepernick."
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Kaepernick, of course, has been sitting or kneeling during the national anthem before 49ers games to protest what he calls oppression of people of color and police brutality.