Redskins join arms in defiance of President Trump’s national anthem comments Ian Price September 25, 2017 1 minute read President Trump’s comments that NFL players who do not stand during the National Anthem should be fired triggered outrage across the league and that includes the Redskins prime-time Sunday Night Football game. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Wason Center releases poll showing Democrat Ralph Northam leading governor raceNext: Handful of Michael Vick protestors at Tech game Related Stories Virginia Tech President Tim Sands set to step down Clark Palmer April 9, 2026 Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026