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Donald Trump: “I want football back. These are young, strong guys. They're not going to be affected by the virus. If you look at it…”

On the recordAugust 28, 2020
I want football back. These are young, strong guys. They're not going to be affected by the virus. If you look at it, it's generally older people. Older people that have heart conditions that have diabetes, that have problems have been calling for football to be back including Big Ten. Big Ten get with it. Open up your season, Big Ten.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida
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msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Trump expresses his desire for football to resume, downplaying the risks of the virus to young athletes.

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