Laura Ingraham told LeBron James "shut up and dribble" in 2018 when he discussed politics.

The Fox host said Drew Brees "is allowed to have his view.".

Sports Pulse: After Drew Brees made comments about players protesting, here are some reactions from the players?

Wednesday night, on "The Ingraham Angle," she defended New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees' comments about "disrespecting the flag.".

A number of athletes -- including James, Aaron Rodgers and New Orleans Saints teammate Malcolm Jenkins -- criticized Brees for his comments in an interview Wednesday about players kneeling during the national anthem. Brees has since apologized