Flashback: Betsy Ross Flag Flew Over Barack Obama’s Inauguration — But Nike Now Says It’s Racist

By Jim Hoft
Published July 3, 2019 at 9:48am
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Nike Corporation nixed a new Betsy Ross USA-themed shoe following complaints by former NFL quarterback and America-hater Colin Kaepernick.

The anthem kneeler says the shoe design is “offensive” and “carried slavery connotations.”

This idiot is making corporate decisions for Nike.

David Martosko pointed out that not that long ago the Betsy Ross Flag flew over the Obama inauguration.

That Betsy Ross flag sure fell out of fashion quickly. (Photo: 2nd Obama inaugural, 2013) pic.twitter.com/8xg8xCPLXb

— David Martosko (@dmartosko) July 3, 2019

Americans were outraged with this decision to ban the American flag from its merchandise.

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