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Colin Kaepernick says refusing to meet Trump was an easy no
Original: ‘Refusing to meet # Trump was an easy no’: Colin # Kaepernick on being ‘blackballed’ for taking the knee, # racism , and
Colin Kaepernick has given an interview saying he has no regrets about declining to meet Donald Trump, calling the decision 'an easy no'. The former NFL quarterback discusses being 'blackballed' from the league after kneeling during the national anthem to protest racism and police brutality, and says he remains ready to play professional football. Readers are sharing his comments on athlete activism and his ongoing absence from the NFL.
Why now: A new high-profile interview with Kaepernick has reignited debate over his protest, his exile from the NFL and his rejection of Trump.
Colin KaepernickDonald TrumpNFLThe Guardian
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- ‘Refusing to meet # Trump was an easy no’: Colin # Kaepernick on being ‘blackballed’ for taking the knee, # racism , and why he’s still ready to play # courage # opinions # blacklivesmatter # NFL https://www. theguardian.com/world/ng-inter… · CharlesShould@mastodon.online · 3
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