Vice President Mike Pence leaves Colts game after players 'disrespect' flag
Vice President Mike Pence was scheduled to attend the Colts' home game against the 49ers Sunday, but left because players protested during the national anthem.
Pence tweeted his decision, saying he would "not dignify any event that disrespects" the flag.
I stand with @POTUS Trump, I stand with our soldiers, and I will always stand for our Flag and our National Anthem. pic.twitter.com/B0zP5M41MQ
— Vice President Pence (@VP) October 8, 2017
No one on the Colts' side protested during the anthem, opting to stand with linked arms. However, a reported "15-20" 49ers players knelt.
15-20 49ers knelt.
0 Colts. https://t.co/jCr3Mf2fBE
— Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelStar) October 8, 2017
Pence previously tweeted a picture of himself at the game and said he was excited to watch the ceremony honoring Peyton Manning, who had a statue unveiled outside Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday.
Looking forward to cheering for our @Colts & honoring the great career of #18 Peyton Manning at @LucasOilStadium today. Go Colts! pic.twitter.com/C3aCYUNpqG
— Vice President Pence (@VP) October 8, 2017