Trump Chides NFL Players Who Took a Knee, Raised a Fist: ‘No Place to Protest’

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The president’s position on NFL players who protest remains unchanged.

Trump made that clear in a pair of early Friday tweets, the morning after pro-football players were seen taking a knee or raising a fist during at least two NFL preseason games.

“The NFL players are at it again – taking a knee when they should be standing proudly for the National Anthem,” wrote Trump. “Numerous players, from different teams, wanted to show their “outrage” at something that most of them are unable to define. They make a fortune doing what they love……”

President Trump followed up with a second tweet, saying, “…..Be

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