NFL players protest during US national anthem in pre-season games drawing Trump criticism

Several NFL players who protested during the US national anthem before pre-season games have been criticised by President Donald Trump. Ex-49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was the first to protest in 2016 and some players raised a fist and others kneeled at three games on Thursday. The NFL says plans to fine players for anthem protests have been put on hold.
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