Democratic presidential contender Tim Ryan stood out as the only candidate who didn't put his hand on his heart during a performance of 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'
Analysts pored over the policies outlined during the Democratic party's presidential debate on Tuesday night, but just as much was made of the failure of one contender, Tim Ryan, to put his hand on his heart during the national anthem.
Standing alongside the other primary candidates in Detroit, the Ohio congressman noticeably had his hands clasped in front of his body during the playing of"The Star-Spangled Banner." Questions were raised on social media about his patriotism. Among those to react was ex-White House press secretary Ari Fleischer,"I guess he's appealing to the Kaepernick wing of the Democratic Party," he added, referring to the former NFL player Colin Kaepernick, who knelt during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality.
Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tim Ryan speaks to the media in the spin room after the Democratic Presidential Debate at the Fox Theatre July 30, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. He has been criticized for not putting his hand on his heart during the national anthem.
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