US President Trump says Nike's ad sends a 'terrible message'

September 05, 2018 09:17

US President Donald Trump said Nikes decision to feature Colin Kaepernick as the face of its new Just Do It ad campaign sends a terrible message.

I think its a terrible message, Trump told conservative news site The Daily Caller.

Trump also added: In another way, it is what this country is all about, that you have certain freedoms to do things that other people think you shouldnt do, but I personally am on a different side of it.

Trumps comments come after Nike revealed NFL star Kaepernick in its new Just Do It campaign. Kaepernick, who became the symbol of protests after kneeling during the national anthem two years ago, tweeted an image from the campaign with the slogan, Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything, on Monday.

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