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The Casual Racism of Trump’s Attacks on Kneeling NFL Players

DOG-WHISTLE

The president has escalated his attacks on (mostly black) NFL players protesting racism in America during the national anthem—and they seem to be working.

Corbin Smith
Corbin Smith
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