Donald Trump attacks NFL, Roger Goodell after commissioner's 'Black Lives Matter' support

civil unrest in United States since tragic death of George Floyd has shown signs of slowing down in recent weeks. Protests rd on in Philelphia, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Washington, and or cities across USA and rest of world. Over weekend, NFL found itself at centre of anti-racism movement after  Roger Goodell statement which mitted that league has long igred plight of African-Americans while subtly referencing Colin Kaepernick kneeling display from 2016. However, President of United States took offence at Roger Goodell statement as he put up a tweet criticising NFL commissioner for 'giving in' to Black Lives Matter movement.

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Donald Trump has long been vocal against act of kneeling during national anm. He was one of first people to condemn Colin Kaepernick's peaceful protest during 2016-17 NFL season. w, Donald Trump has lashed out at NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after latter's statement condemning systemic racism and police brutality in country. Roger Goodell statement on behalf of NFL re, "We are listening. I am listening, and I will be reaching out to players who have raised ir voices and ors on how we can improve and go forward for a better and more united NFL family."

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However, Trump has interpreted Goodell's statement in a rar negative manner. Trump alleged that through Roger Goodell statement, NFL is w encouraging players to kneel during national anm. In doing so, President implied that Goodell and NFL are indirectly asking American citizens to disrespect national anm on a national platform, which did t sit right with his beliefs. Last Friday, Trump also lashed out at New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees after latter issued an apology regarding his statement on kneeling during national anm.

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