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Donald Trump: “Marshawn Lynch of the NFL's Oakland Raiders stands for the Mexican anthem and sits down to boos for our national anthem.…”

On the recordNovember 19, 2017
Marshawn Lynch of the NFL's Oakland Raiders stands for the Mexican anthem and sits down to boos for our national anthem. Great disrespect. Next time, NFL should suspend him for remainder of season. Attendance and ratings way down.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Trump criticizes Marshawn Lynch for his actions during the national anthem and suggests disciplinary action from the NFL.

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