Did Donald Trump flip Robert Kraft the bird?
Did President Donald Trump flip Robert Kraft the bird while answering a question on Sunday, or did he merely make a gesture that was incidental?
Some are wondering whether Trump was sending a subtle message when he was seen wiping his brow/forehead using his right middle finger while answering a question about New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
Trump has long proudly stated that Kraft is a friend of his, but that may have changed a little with the owner’s statement about Trump’s national anthem comments.
Statement from #Patriots Chairman & CEO Robert Kraft: pic.twitter.com/f5DJeK0Woj
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 24, 2017
Fast forward to Trump talking with reporters Sunday about the NFL displays as well as Kraft.
President Trump: Kneeling during national anthem is “very disrespectful to our flag and to our country” https://t.co/1JP68WuPUM
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) September 24, 2017
Trump’s middle finger swipe caught the eye of sum:
I noticed that. pic.twitter.com/PruEe756co
— Lalo Pizarro (@QueOndaLalio) September 24, 2017
That could have been completely unintentional and coincidental. But given the tension this weekend, many peoples’ awareness is heightened.