He’s “starting to look like a GoldenEye character.”
Before the recent NFL game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens at Wembley Stadium, 27 players from both sides took a knee during the rendition of Star Spangled Banner, the most at any professional game to date.
Following the example that was set by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who initially sat and then began kneeling during the American national anthem in protest of police brutality in the country, NFL stars are becoming far more politically active – a development that Donald Trump isn’t best pleased with.
If a player wants the privilege of making millions of dollars in the NFL,or other leagues, he or she should not be allowed to disrespect….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017
…our Great American Flag (or Country) and should stand for the National Anthem. If not, YOU'RE FIRED. Find something else to do!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017
Given the socio-political importance that surrounds these demonstrations, Good Morning Britain decided that Steven Seagal was the best man to discuss the issue.
Yes, that’s right.
THE Steven Seagal- the star of Under Siege, The Glimmer Man and the cinematic classic, Pistol Whipped.
As you may know, the actor has now taken up Russian citizenship and lives in Russia.
Seagal is also a close friend of Vladimir Putin and once referred to him as “one of the great living world leaders.”
BREAKING: Hollywood action hero Steven Seagal brands NFL kneeling protest 'outrageous..a joke…disgusting'. @GMB pic.twitter.com/vVSzuQ3DI6
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 27, 2017
Speaking via a satellite feed, he said “I believe in free speech, I believe that everyone’s entitled to their own opinion, but I don’t agree that they should hold the United States of America or the world hostage by taking a venue where people are tuning in to watch a football game and imposing their political views.”
He added: “I think it’s outrageous, I think it’s a joke, it’s disgusting. I respect the American flag. I myself have risked my life countless times for the American flag and I don’t understand or agree with this kind of behaviour. I think it’s an outrage.”
The reaction to his appearance on Good Morning Britain was, erm…interesting.
Here’s hoping that Seagal’s appearance will set a precedent because we’re very much looking forward to hearing Dolph Lundgren’s views on the escalating tension between North Korea and the USA.
Make. It. Happen.
Not once have I thought, "You know, I wonder what Steven Seagal thinks about any single issue in the world today."
— Paul Schofield (@schofey27) September 27, 2017
Wow Steven Segal has chubbed up no wonder you like him you,never mind impersonating him you are replicating his physique @piersmorgan @gmb
— Lord Sugar (@Lord_Sugar) September 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/danmcgrady/status/912952950397521920
https://twitter.com/jamesvmcmorrow/status/913037101163192321
https://twitter.com/WillJChristian/status/912975684393422848
#StevenSegal has turned into Mishkin from Goldeneye for the N64. pic.twitter.com/v8RfDdYGxc
— Simon R (@Lenny5malls) September 27, 2017
When and how did steven segal risk his life for the American flag?? Was there a film made of it?? @piersmorgan
— julie henderson (@jooles100) September 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/StottGeorge/status/912941651793981440
In today's news: Steven Seagal moved to Russia to complete his transition into a Bond villain. pic.twitter.com/ybrGiidzq8
— Lou Ali (@Lou_LouD) September 27, 2017
Why does Steven Seagal look like a FaceJacker character? pic.twitter.com/dc8oYH0bwn
— Josh Carr – #TPAODW👾 (@joshryancarr) September 27, 2017
We can’t help but laugh.
Steven Segal looks like one of the multiplayer characters from Goldeneye on the N64 pic.twitter.com/uR5Hnmwg9A
— Gary Lee Wadsworth (@Donny_Jpeg) September 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/TheRealHirsty/status/912988070487535616
