Obama Says Kaepernick Exercising Constitutional Right on Anthem

Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the field prior to the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on Sept. 1. President Barack Obama said San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's decision not to stand for the U.S. national anthem before games is both his constitutional right to exercise as well as a stinging symbol to military members and veterans.