President Trump has showed the NFL what happens when you cave to his culture war demands, taking on the Philadelphia Eagles even though none of the team's players kneeled during the National Anthem.
Why it matters: This president is willing to wage culture wars his predecessors wouldn't touch.
The NFL Players Association — the league's union — has denounced President Trump's decision to disinvite the Philadelphia Eagles from the White House because some players were planning not to attend.
President Trump announced in a statement Monday night that the Philadelphia Eagles will not be attending the traditional White House visit to celebrate their Super Bowl LII because the players refuse to stand for the national anthem:
"The Philadelphia Eagles are unable to come to the White House with their full team to be celebrated tomorrow. They disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem, hand on heart..."
