Cyrus Langhorne
President Donald Trump is back on his smoke again. The most powerful man in the world took a break from running the country to flame iconic sports apparel brand Nike for partnering up with NFL free agent Colin Kaepernick.
President Trump hit up Twitter Wednesday (September 5) to air out his frustrations with Nike using Kaepernick in its Just Do It campaign.
Just like the NFL, whose ratings have gone WAY DOWN, Nike is getting absolutely killed with anger and boycotts. I wonder if they had any idea that it would be this way? As far as the NFL is concerned, I just find it hard to watch, and always will, until they stand for the FLAG!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 5, 2018
This week, reports claimed Nike completely knew the risk involved in working with CK.
Although the target demos are highly protected by Nike — industry sources tell TMZ Nike’s customer base is “significantly urban” and the company felt the decision would be solidly embraced. Up-and-coming athletes are no longer just shills for corporate America. They increasingly embrace causes and are not afraid to speak out, even at their own expense. (TMZ)
Over the last 48 hours, various hip-hop artists have rallied behind Nike and Kaepernick’s new campaign.
Speak on it, FIF! 📸 @50cent @Nike @Kaepernick7 pic.twitter.com/n1YHpGm7Zh
— SOHH (@sohh) September 5, 2018
Factual. 📸 @50cent @kanyewest pic.twitter.com/OkmHr28B5y
— SOHH (@sohh) September 5, 2018
Leveling up! 📸 @MeekMill @Kaepernick7 pic.twitter.com/nDV6kjzUZv
— SOHH (@sohh) September 4, 2018
Speak on it, Deuce! 📸 @2chainz pic.twitter.com/JfRgwyJ4wH
— SOHH (@sohh) September 4, 2018
Now THIS is how you level TF up!!! Super big congrats @Kaepernick7 @Nike 📸 @Tip pic.twitter.com/018FKNbfvl
— SOHH (@sohh) September 3, 2018
BREAKING: Nike had been paying Colin Kaepernick all along, waiting for the right moment. That moment is now, as he becomes the face of the company’s 30th anniversary of the “Just Do It” campaign. pic.twitter.com/uccpDStbq5
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 3, 2018
Earlier in the week, Colin hopped on social media to share a shot from his new campaign.
