Nate Boyer, the Green Beret who stood beside Kaepernick: ‘The vitriol was more disrespectful than the protest’
Nate Boyer, a former Green Beret and ex‑NFL player who stood beside Colin Kaepernick during the 2016 national‑anthem protest, reflects a decade later that the intense criticism he received was more disrespectful than the demonstration itself. Boyer maintains he still regards the protest as an act of patriotism, emphasizing its intended message rather than the backlash.