Trump Calls For Kneeling NFL Players To Be Punished, Players And Owners Respond With Protests
By: USA TodaySeptember 25, 2017
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Trump Calls For Kneeling NFL Players To Be Punished, Players And Owners Respond With Protests

NFL players responded in full force Sunday after President Trump repeatedly called for swift punishment against those who chose to protest by not standing during the national anthem.

Demonstrations spread throughout the league as many players broke out of their routine by joining the protests or engaging in team-wide displays of unity. The Associated Press estimated 204 players elected to either kneel or sit during the anthem.

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