After President Donald Trump alluded to controversial former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick a “son of a b*tch” during a rally in Alabama, Twitter exploded.
“Trump used harsher language to describe Kaepernick than he used for the Neo-Nazi who killed Heather Heyer,” Christiana Mbakwe, a writer for “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” tweeted.
“Colin Kaepernick is a real patriot and a fantastic human being,” another user wrote. “Donald Trump is a tool and a traitor.”
Others, like activist-journalist Shaun King, mused about how unusual (and dangerous) it is for a sitting president to use that type of language.
“The POTUS said son of a b*tch on primetime,” one user noted. “What a time to be alive.”
Read some of the best reactions below.
Prediction: Not one NFL owner, not Roger Goodell will say one word about what he said about Kaep or other NFL players. Not. A. One. https://t.co/tBv3Q5FZHp
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) September 23, 2017
Very revealing that the harshest language Trump has ever used as President was reserved for Black men protesting injustice. https://t.co/v2I6tf5ZHq
— Shaun King (@shaunking) September 23, 2017
This is the President of the United States of America.
Not to mention Kaepernick's not on a team. https://t.co/yidLC53Wwa
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) September 23, 2017
Why are you even bringing up Kaepernick's name at a political rally in Alabama?
Never mind. I know the answer.
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) September 23, 2017
Donald Trump referred to Colin Kaepernick as a 'son of a bitch' at his Alabama rally? He didn't even call the #Charlottesville murderer that
— Cyrus McQueen (@CyrusMMcQueen) September 23, 2017
"Get that son of a bitch off the field"- black man protesting racial injustice
"Very fine people"- white people demanding racial injustice
— Jared Rizzi (@JaredRizzi) September 23, 2017
Black man uses his position to draw attention to a controversial, important issue.
White president calls him a son of a bitch.
— Scott Weinberg (@scottEweinberg) September 23, 2017
Trump was quicker and more vehement in his hatred of Colin Kaepernick’s non-violent protest than he was of Nazis. Take note of that.
— Anthony F. Irwin (@AnthonyIrwinLA) September 23, 2017
Ranting about "son of a bitch"es who disrespect the flag. "He's FIRED." Crowd might start a USA riot. pic.twitter.com/tgcjAV2Glg
— Amber Addison (@Amber_Addison_) September 23, 2017
Donald Trump has gone after Jemele Hill and Colin Kaepernick stronger than he went after Nazis.
— B. 🥌 (@knicks148) September 23, 2017
To be clear, Colin Kaepernick's "crime" is protesting systemic racism and police brutality. Trump called him a "son of a bitch" tonight.
— Ben Gardner (@BenGardner87) September 23, 2017
Government figure says he hates when people exercise their Constitutional right to free speech: pic.twitter.com/GCIS9CMLSY
— jordan (@JordanUhl) September 23, 2017
Anyone unwilling to call Trump out as a white supremacist is a coward.
And everyone who came for @jemelehill owes her an apology. https://t.co/OufDrvK5Ri
— Lincoln Anthony Blades (@lincolnablades) September 23, 2017
You asked for it. You got it. But don't talk about the meaning of the Constitution. It has none. https://t.co/JrNz9nROi2
— Full Dissident (@hbryant42) September 23, 2017
Donald Trump referred to Colin Kaepernick as a 'son of a bitch' at his Alabama rally? He didn't even call the #Charlottesville murderer that
— Cyrus McQueen (@CyrusMMcQueen) September 23, 2017
#Trump took a swipe @Kaepernick7 about players kneeling during the anthem but Trump is ok with the confederate flag.#NotGoodPeople pic.twitter.com/i09oGo1IaN
— Joseph Esparza (@Political_Viper) September 23, 2017
.@realDonaldTrump has attacked Colin Kaepernick with more conviction than he has NAZIS. 🤔
— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) September 23, 2017
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