Some NASCAR owners said they would fire employees who protest the national anthem, drawing praise from President Donald Trump on Monday. Racing team owners Richard Childress and Richard Petty reacted strongly Sunday as NFL owners defended players protesting the national anthem following criticism from Trump. The players staged a large-scale protest this weekend, with many sitting or taking a knee during the anthem. Asked how he would react if one of his employees protested during the anthem, Childress, owner of Richard Childress Racing, told USA Today, “Get you a ride on a Greyhound bus when the national anthem is over. This is America.”Petty, a seven-time NASCAR champion who is a co-owner of Richard Petty Motorsports, chimed in on the issue as well.

Source: Huffington Post September 25, 2017 10:41 UTC