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Donald Trump Criticizes NFL Again After Players Protest During Anthem

President Donald Trump lashed out again at NFL players who protested social injustice and police brutality during the national anthem prior to Thursday's preseason games.

In a post on Twitter, Trump issued the following statement Friday morning: "The NFL players are at it again - taking a knee when they should be standing proudly for the National Anthem. 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......"

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