Minnesota's 'Teacher of the Year' took a knee during the national anthem at the College Football Playoff championship game in New Orleans on Monday night, right behind President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania. When it was time for the national anthem she took a knee in protest of the president and in solidarity with the communities she says are oppressed under the Trump administration. 'I just decided that it felt like the right thing to do, to have a very respectful protest,' Holstine said to The Hill. They were told they could place their hand on their heart or not during the national anthem. Pictured right with her wifeHolstine pictured with presidential hopeful Elizabeth WarrenBut this isn't the first time that Holstine's defied President Trump.

Source: Daily Mail January 17, 2020 04:05 UTC