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Trump wants the NFL to suspend Marshawn Lynch next time he sits during the anthem

Trump tweeted on Monday morning that Lynch "sat down to boos," and showed "great disrespect. Next time NFL should suspend him for remainder of season."

  • Oakland Raiders' Marshawn Lynch sat for the national anthem on Sunday.
  • Lynch, who stood for the Mexican anthem as the Raiders played in Mexico City, enraged President Donald Trump.
  • Trump tweeted that the NFL "
  • Lynch previously wore a shirt that said "Everybody vs. Trump."
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President Donald Trump suggested Monday that the NFL should suspend the Oakland Raiders' running back Marshawn Lynch for the rest of the season if he sits during the US national anthem again.

In a Sunday game played in Mexico City, Lynch took a seat a few measures into the "Star Spangled Banner," but stood when Mexico's anthem came on.

Trump tweeted on Monday morning that Lynch "sat down to boos," and showed "great disrespect."

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