Trump boosts Nick Bosa after 49ers pick apologizes for Kaepernick 'clown' tweet
Forty-Niners first-round pick Nick Bosa was introduced to the San Francisco media in a Friday press conference. By Jake Russell Jake Russell Sports news aide Email Bio Follow April 27 at 9:00 AM President Trump offered support to Nick Bosa on Saturday morning, hours after the San Francisco 49ers’ top draft pick addressed scrutiny over past social media posts, including those supporting Trump and criticizing former quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
— Donald J. Trump April 27, 2019 Bosa, selected second overall by the 49ers on Thursday night, was asked during his introductory news conference Friday about his previous use of social media, including an August 2016 tweet in which he wrote, “Kaepernick is a clown.”“I definitely made some insensitive decisions throughout my life,” said Bosa, who deleted several of his posts leading up to the NFL draft. “I’m just excited to be here with a clean slate. I’m sorry if I hurt anybody.
— Jim Trotter April 26, 2019 I asked if he could understand why some would find them offensive: "Yeah. I definitely made some insensitive decisions throughout my life. I’m just excited to be here. It’s a clean slate. I’m sorry if I hurt anybody. I definitely didn’t intend for that to be the case."
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