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Donald Trump supporters reportedly threaten to ‘boycott’ NFL
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump issued an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America amid a trade dispute with Canada, sparking widespread reactions.
- NFL broadcaster Al Michaels joked about the renaming during a preseason game, referencing the confusion over the lake's new name.
- Some of Trump's supporters reportedly expressed anger over Michaels' remarks and are threatening to boycott the NFL, according to political commentator Brian Allen.
- There is no concrete evidence or examples provided to confirm the boycott threats, making their scope and impact uncertain.
- This incident echoes past conservative backlash against the NFL, notably around Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protests a decade ago.
