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Donald Trump: “You have to stand proudly for the National Anthem. Or you shouldn't be playing, you shouldn't be there, maybe you…”

On the recordMay 23, 2018
You have to stand proudly for the National Anthem. Or you shouldn't be playing, you shouldn't be there, maybe you shouldn't be in the country.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump expresses his opinion on NFL players needing to stand for the National Anthem, suggesting those who don't should not be in the country.

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