NASCAR driver Tony Stewart called NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick an “idiot” and “dumbass” for his decision to sit down during The Star-Spangled Banner in an attempt to protest perceived racial injustice. Stewart called out the San Francisco 49ers quarterback on Twitter on Monday, saying the 28-year-old Kaepernick is wrong in his perception of law enforcement. #idiot,” Stewart wrote. #idiot — Tony Stewart (@TonyStewart) August 29, 2016Stewart then responded to several users who questioned his initial take, including one person, @DaSportsSavant, who asked “do you know what Black people in poverty go thru?”“I honestly don’t. They take the blame.”Miami Dolphins running back Arian Foster, who has been supportive of Kaepernick’s stance, tweeted that Stewart should have directly addressed Kaepernick with any concerns.

Source: Fox News August 30, 2016 16:07 UTC