Giants slam Trump; Gang punts chance

THE GIANTS OWNERS are pushing back against President Donald Trump, but the Woody Johnson-run Jets, predictably, said no tanks when asked if they’d be doing the same.

On Friday, Trump told supporters at a rally in Alabama he would like to see NFL owners tell players who kneel or protest racial inequality during the national anthem to “get that son of a b---- off the field right now, out, he’s fired.”

The remarks sparked a harsh reaction from the sports world, and while no players on the Giants participate in any anthem demonstrations, co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch seemed to support those around the league who do protest by releasing the following statement on Saturday:

“Comments like we heard last night from the president are inappropriate, offensive and divisive. We are proud of our players, the vast majority of whom use their NFL platform to make a positive difference in our society.”

The Jets, on the other hand, told the Daily News they would not be making any kind of statement on the President’s rant. Johnson, a buddy of Trump’s and a big donor to his campaign, is also now the ambassador to the United Kingdom. Trump doubled down on his comments Saturday afternoon. “If a player wants the privilege of making millions of dollars in the NFL,or other leagues, he or she should not be allowed to disrespect . ... our Great American Flag (or Country) and should stand for the National Anthem,” he tweeted. “If not, YOU’RE FIRED. Find something else to do!”

Along with Mara and Tisch, several NFL players, the NFLPA and even the commissioner’s office have also condemned Trump’s attack on the athletes.

The NBA also got involved in criticizing the President after he tweeted Saturday morning that Stephen Curry would not be invited to the White House following the Warriors guard publicly saying he would not go anyway. The Warriors released a statement saying they will use their trip to Washington D.C. to promote diversity, equality and inclusion instead. —Healy