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Trump: Brees 'should not have taken back his original stance' on flag

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United States President Donald Trump weighed in Friday on the controversy sparked by Drew Brees' comments about players potentially kneeling during the national anthem.

The New Orleans Saints quarterback said on Wednesday he would "never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag" by protesting during the anthem. Brees' statement drew the ire of players across the league, including several of his teammates, who reiterated that the protests are against police brutality and racial injustice, not the American flag.

Following the backlash, Brees apologized twice on Thursday.

The president tweeted Friday that Brees "should not have taken back his original stance."

Trump was vehemently against players kneeling during the national anthem when protests took place in the NFL back in 2016.

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