Mitch McConnell’s Fourth of July Photo Takes A Shot At Nike, Kaepernick

This week, everyone’s been talking about Nike’s decision to pull a new shoe design featuring the Betsy Ross flag because Colin Kaepernick objected to its image.

Why?

Because the flag represents racism and slavery, of course!

Nike cancels sneaker featuring Betsy Ross flag after complaint from Colin Kaepernick, report says https://t.co/09fm27RDsf pic.twitter.com/lAGV5v1urB

— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) July 2, 2019

At least two 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls agreed.

But today, on Independence Day, Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell has a message of his own to share.

And it’s absolutely brilliant!

From The Daily Caller:

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell tweeted a Fourth of July photo that appeared to take direct aim at Nike and former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

“Happy Fourth of July!” McConnell tweeted, sharing a photo of the original Betsy Ross design of the American flag.

Happy Fourth of July! pic.twitter.com/Z6dt3VPzfx

— Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) July 4, 2019

McConnell’s photo came following reports that Nike canceled the release of a patriotic-themed shoe, featuring the Betsy Ross flag, after complaints from Kaepernick suggesting that the flag could be viewed as a symbol of racism. …

BOOM!

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