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Trump defended Brees's remarks on the national anthem protests, even after Brees apologized and vowed to be an ally to the Black community.
The commissioner is backtracking from the football league's original stance that players should not be allowed to peacefully protest during the national anthem.
The "Late Night" host complained that you "just can't bring Trump anywhere."
At his super bowl party, President Donald Trump appeared to be goofing off during the national anthem, even though he has criticized those who disrespect the anthem.
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The president waved his hands, pointed and pretended to conduct the anthem when he has always insisted people should "stand proudly."
Video showed the celebrity couple and daughter Blue Ivy seated as Demi Lovato sang "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Protests over the discipline led to the resignation of Kennesaw State University's president and a settlement for student Tommia Dean.
The footage caught the attention of Colin Kaepernick, who famously led peaceful protests by kneeling at NFL games.
The exiled quarterback is shown throwing a football to Odell Beckham Jr. as he marked being "denied work for 917 days."
Curt James Brockway was influenced by President Trump's rhetoric, his lawyer said.