PressTV-Stand for the National Anthem: Trump

US President Donald Trump has called on the US National Football League (NFL) players again to “stand for the National Anthem.”

In a tweet on Wednesday, the US president upped the ante in his fight with the NFL players kneeling down during the national anthem to decry police brutality against minorities, particularly African Americans in the United States.

Trump urged the NFL to take action against those defying the tradition.

“Too much talk, not enough action,” he said. “Stand for the National Anthem.”

‘No shift in NFL policy’

This AFP file photo taken on September 23, 2017 shows Samaje Perine #32 and Chris Carter #55 of the Washington Redskins holding hands as they stand and kneel in unison during the national anthem before playing against the Oakland Raiders at FedExField in Landover, Maryland.

Earlier in the day, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters that the league has not changed its policy to require players…

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