Malliotakis, de Blasio take opposing sides in Trump-NFL war
National Anthem debate hits NYC mayoral race
The controversy over NFL players kneeling during the national anthem before games in response to President Donald Trump’s criticism of them has filtered down to New York City politics.
Both of the major candidates in New York City’s mayoral race have spoken out about the issue that is dividing the nation.
Republican challenger Nicole Malliotakis and Democratic incumbent Mayor Bill de Blasio are on opposite sides of the national divide.