Kamala Harris Dodges Answering Whether Athletes Should Stand During National Anthem in Unearthed Interview

Harris Dodges Answering Whether Athletes Should Stand During National Anthem in Unearthed Interview

Vice President Kamala Harris did not answer directly whether athletes should stand during the national anthem, according to an unearthed media interview from 2016. The interview, which was published in October 2016, showed Harris sidestepping the question by focusing on Americans’ rights protected in the Constitution. Harris’ response emphasized freedom of religion, association, and the right to organize, but did not include a direct answer on whether athletes should stand for “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the national anthem. This unearthed interview has recently received backlash on social media ahead of the general election.