Not by the Playbook - Trump, The NFL and Taking The Knee

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President Donald Trump suggested during a rally speech in Alabama, athletes who fail to stand during the national anthem should be fired or suspended.

Over the weekend, following this announcement, many players, coaches and owners in the NFL went out of their way to kneel and silently protest.

We hear from LeBron James and other notable sport stars of America, poet Kwame Alexander and author Professor Louis Moore.

(Photo: Dallas Cowboys link arms and kneel before the start of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals Credit: Getty Images)

Published on Saturday, 30th September 2017.

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