In an October meeting involving NFL owners, executives and players, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft offered some pointed words regarding President Donald Trump.
Ken Belson and Mark Leibovich of the New York Times reported on Kraft's comments based on audio of the meeting obtained by the newspaper.
In the midst of Trump constantly criticizing the NFL due to players kneeling during the playing of the national anthem, Kraft said, "This kneeling. The problem we have is, we have a president who will use that as fodder to do his mission that I don't feel is in the best interests of America.