Alejandro Villanueva jerseys sells shot up as he was only Steeler to come out for the National Anthem, but Villanueva wants to set the record straight and not be used as a prop for MAGA.
Alejandro Villaneuva: "Every single time I see that picture of me standing by myself, I feel embarrassed."
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) September 25, 2017
Al Villanueva says some players who have been kneeling during anthems have approached him after/before games and thanked him for his service
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) September 25, 2017
Villenueva says he "absolutely" would be OK if teammates kneeled or sat during the anthem.
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) September 25, 2017
Alejandro Villaneuva: "I will support all my teammates, and all my teammates and all my coaches have always supported me."
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) September 25, 2017
Now people are wondering why I said MAGA was trying to make him the face of their movement.
Let me show you why….
THIS IS COURAGE
This is patriotism
This is AMERICA
🇺🇸 THANK YOU Alejandro Villanueva 🇺🇸#MAGA #PittsburghSteelers #TakeTheKnee #DumpNFL pic.twitter.com/iM1IDUIOPT
— Boca Vista (@bocavista2016) September 24, 2017
The only Pittsburgh Steeler with the guts to show up for the national anthem, Alejandro Villanueva
He’s a veteran. He gets it.#MAGA 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/kXvAl1kNrV
— HARLAN Z. HILL 🇺🇸 (@Harlan) September 25, 2017
Alejandro Villanueva, former Army Ranger 3 tours in Afghanistan, only Steelers player to stand for 🇺🇸#TakeTheKnee 👎#MAGA#Trump pic.twitter.com/fp58xz5v80
— Տᗩᑎᗪᖇᗩ (@TheSandraHQ) September 24, 2017
So many more and it is why he made his statement because he is being used as a prop.
Just do a twitter search of his name and MAGA and then look at the TL of people supporting him, the evidence is very clear. He doesn’t want to be used by them.
https://twitter.com/The23_/status/912462883874893824
But, good for him because he is a good guy to support his team and black players around the league. Oh many of these types are also calling Mike Tomlin an Nigger. Just flip the pages..