Washington (CNN) Donald Trump plans to teach the NFL's kneeling players a strongman's lesson , saying in effect, that all Americans should adopt their President's concept of patriotism. "The Philadelphia Eagles are unable to come to the White House with their full team to be celebrated tomorrow," Trump said in a statement Monday evening. "If you aren't going to stand the way I tell you to, then you are not allowed in my White House, not the people's White House but my White House," the BET host said, paraphrasing what he sees as the message Trump is implicitly sending. JUST WATCHED Eagles visit to White House canceled Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Eagles visit to White House canceled 01:24The timing of Trump's move is also suspicious -- and potentially strategic. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said that the league wanted people to respect the anthem but also wanted to be "very sensitive" to give players choices.

Source: CNN June 05, 2018 12:03 UTC