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Nike Pulls Flag Shoe At Colin Kaepernick's Request

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Nike is asking that a "Betsy Ross Flag" shoe the company released before Independence Day be returned. This comes after brand ambassador Colin Kapernick expressed concern that the old flag could be offensive because he says it celebrates an era when slavery was legal. Here & Now's Lisa Mullins talks with MSNBC's Ali Velshi (@AliVelshi), co-host of "Velshi & Ruhle."

This segment aired on July 2, 2019.

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