Vice President Kamala Harris is facing backlash for her response during an unearthed 2016 interview regarding whether athletes should stand for the national anthem. The interview, conducted while Harris was serving as attorney general of California, touched on various topics including criminal justice reform, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the economy.
When asked directly if athletes should stand for the national anthem, Harris provided a response that focused on the principles of equality and freedoms protected by the Constitution. She emphasized the importance of Americans' rights to freedom of religion, association, and expression, without giving a clear stance on the issue of standing for the anthem.
