President Trump, as is his customary morning ritual, shared a series of Tweets that the mainstream media waits anxiously to see so they can belittle and mock him. But they probably didn’t see this one coming.
Trump shared a viral image that will put National Anthem protesters to shame. Or at least it should.
The image is that of a Gold Star wife, lying next to the grave of her husband, a Marine C-130 pilot who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
“This is why we stand,” the image says.
Trump saw the powerful photo and shared it saying, “So beautiful … Show this picture to the NFL players who still kneel!”
So beautiful….Show this picture to the NFL players who still kneel! https://t.co/tJLM1tvbvb
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 4, 2018
Here is the tweet Trump shared …
We stand to honor those who fought and died defending the greatest nation the world has ever known. God bless our vets! #MAGA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Oez8pI1lzZ
— CoreyJones🇺🇸 (@CoreyLMJones) September 16, 2017
The woman in that photo is Jenn Budenz, whose husband Andrew was lost in a motorcycle accident in September of 2013.
Budenz, along with her son (she was 12 weeks pregnant when Andrew was killed), visits the grave nearly every day.
“It’s therapy for me to be here with him,” she explained. “This is the place I feel him the most.”
The woman pictured is Jenn Budenz. Her husband, Maj. Andrew Budenz, was killed in a motorcycle accident back in 2013. https://t.co/FSlMboHOm3 pic.twitter.com/e24qYy0lQY
— Josh Sánchez (@jnsanchez) January 4, 2018
President Trump has made repeated assertions that athletes – particularly NFL players – should stand to respect the National Anthem, the American flag, and the men and women who fought for them both.
The NFL has decided that it will not force players to stand for the playing of our National Anthem. Total disrespect for our great country!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 18, 2017
Andrew Budenz survived three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan before succumbing to injuries caused by a motorcycle accident.
His grave is located at Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego, California.
One Reddit user who posted a picture of his own accident claims Budenz helped save his life one day.
“The man holding my head straight is a Marine Pilot by the name of Capt. Budenz,” he wrote. “He did everything he could that day to ensure I stayed alive before being taken by helicopter.”
“He’s a great man.”
Now that is something even football players could get off their knees to applaud.
Do you agree with Trump that Anthem protesters need to stand? Share your thoughts below!
Our military serves to protect and defend our Constitution. Job ONE.
The Sixth Amendment to our Constitution guarantees all Americans who are accused of a crime the right to a fair and speed trial before an impartial jury.
The Eighth Amendment to our Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
The athletes are protesting violations of our Constitution.
Taking a knee is not in the same league as taking a bullet, but they are on the SAME SIDE.
When you attack someone for protesting attacks on our Constitution, which side are you on?
The NFL kneelers have no shame just ideology.
The NFL kneelers have no shame just ideology.
The NFL kneelers have no shame just ideology.
There is no question about it ! There is no game unless the Anthem is played with the people standing ! The flag is a symbol ! It is our country that we pledge allegiance to ! The flag is no god it is symbol like every other country has! We sing the anthem in honor of our free country and the men and women who have kept and are still keeping it great and anyone who takes a knee needs to know that there will be someone who escorts them out !
no you don’t but if you didn’t vote for TRUMP and you’re not supporting him then you can go f**k yourself LIBERAL PUKE!
no you don’t but if you didn’t vote for TRUMP and you’re not supporting him then you can go f**k yourself LIBERAL PUKE!
no you don’t but if you didn’t vote for TRUMP and you’re not supporting him then you can go f**k yourself LIBERAL PUKE!
You do not need to support any President to stand for the Flag and Anthem.
Let them go play for the Iranian football league. I have heard that is is an explosive new place to play. and they even sent money to your family if anything happens to you.
Let them go play for the Iranian football league. I have heard that is is an explosive new place to play. and they even sent money to your family if anything happens to you.
Let them go play for the Iranian football league. I have heard that is is an explosive new place to play. and they even sent money to your family if anything happens to you.
When overpaid ball players will respect the flags/anthems of other countries then disrespect the flag/anthem where they are enriched, it time for them to go. Get fired, leave America and go see how well you will fare in that country you love more than America.
Our military serves to protect and defend our Constitution. Job ONE.
The Sixth Amendment to our Constitution guarantees all Americans who are accused of a crime the right to a fair and speed trial before an impartial jury.
The Eighth Amendment to our Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
The athletes are protesting violations of our Constitution.
Taking a knee is not in the same league as taking a bullet, but they are on the SAME SIDE.
When you attack someone for protesting attacks on our Constitution, which side are you on?
The NFL kneelers have no shame just ideology.
There is no question about it ! There is no game unless the Anthem is played with the people standing ! The flag is a symbol ! It is our country that we pledge allegiance to ! The flag is no god it is symbol like every other country has! We sing the anthem in honor of our free country and the men and women who have kept and are still keeping it great and anyone who takes a knee needs to know that there will be someone who escorts them out !
You do not need to support any President to stand for the Flag and Anthem.
no you don’t but if you didn’t vote for TRUMP and you’re not supporting him then you can go f**k yourself LIBERAL PUKE!
Let them go play for the Iranian football league. I have heard that is is an explosive new place to play. and they even sent money to your family if anything happens to you.
When overpaid ball players will respect the flags/anthems of other countries then disrespect the flag/anthem where they are enriched, it time for them to go. Get fired, leave America and go see how well you will fare in that country you love more than America.