Kate Upton decided to wander into the political arena on Sunday with some tweets about the ongoing national anthem protests in the NFL, and the results were … let’s just be generous and say “mixed.” Upton referenced the Miami Dolphins players who decided to kneel during the anthem, and offered up this bit of commentary:
This is unacceptable. You should be proud to be an American. Especially on 9/11 when we should support each other. https://t.co/qFozwaH9BuMany saw the 15th anniversary of 9/11 as an unfortunate choice of a day for protests. But that’s the thing about protests: They’re not particularly effective if they’re comfortable for all concerned.
— Kate Upton (@KateUpton) September 11, 2016
Protest&speak ur mind whenever u want but during the 120secs you should support the people who protect our freedom. https://t.co/qFozwaH9Bu“Whenever you want…EXCEPT during the anthem.” Also, this protest is about police-community relations and has nothing to do with the military; at least one member of the Dolphins was standing during a 9/11 tribute video and only knelt once the anthem started.
— Kate Upton (@KateUpton) September 11, 2016
Upton took to Instagram to outline her beliefs in detail:
But then appeared to offer support for the exact cause the protesters seek to highlight:
Have every right to protest&should stand up for beliefs.Justice system IS corrupt.Not the time during anthem on 9/11 https://t.co/JH1J9gTusVAnd then walked it back again:
— Kate Upton (@KateUpton) September 12, 2016
Sorry I wasn't clear. Never during our national anthem. Especially on 9/11 #NeverForget https://t.co/UEDIsqbXErThis isn’t to criticize Upton specifically; the protests have forced many football fans to re-examine (or double down on) long-standing beliefs. There are a lot of people trying to walk the same tightrope as Kate Upton right now, defending America while coming to realize the uncomfortable truth that American freedoms don’t always result in agreeable opinions. These protests are going to continue — at least seven teams protested on Sunday — and they’ll perplex and frustrate people … which, in a way, is the entire point.
— Kate Upton (@KateUpton) September 12, 2016
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