WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump dismissed claims that he has been preoccupied with the NFL controversy, saying that it’s an important part of the function of a president to respect the country.
“I was ashamed at what was taking place, because to me that was a very important moment. I don’t think you can disrespect our country, our flag, our national anthem,” Trump said in the Rose Garden of the White House during a joint press conference with Spanish Mariano Rajoy.
