New Survey: NFL Among the ‘Most Divisive’ Brands

New Survey: NFL Among the ‘Most Divisive’ Brands
Members of the Detroit Lions take a knee during the playing of the national anthem prior to the start of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field on Sept. 24, 2017 in Detroit. Rey Del Rio/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The NFL, according to a new report, is among the “most divisive brands” in the United States—weeks after President Donald Trump spotlighted the debate on what teams should do when players take a knee during the national anthem.

Before Trump’s comments at an Alabama rally that players who protest should be fired, 60 percent of Democrats and Republicans viewed the NFL favorably, The New York Times (via a Morning Consult survey) reported. About 20 percent at the time viewed it unfavorably.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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