Why Trump won’t let the national anthem debate die

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President Trump refuses to let the national anthem debate subside.

While speaking at a rally in Great Falls, Mont. on Thursday night, Trump again brought up the NFL, this time zeroing in on its updated national anthem policy. It turns out he’s not a fan of the new policy, and will likely continue using it as red meat to appeal to his base, and even to people outside his base with a strong sense of patriotism.

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