President Trump slammed a CNN report Monday that alleged White House chief of staff John Kelly was not happy the president picked a fight with the NFL over players who refuse to stand during the national anthem in protest of police brutality.
“.@CNN is #FakeNews,” Trump tweeted Monday. “Just reported COS (John Kelly) was opposed to my stance on NFL players disrespecting FLAG, ANTHEM, COUNTRY. Total lie!”
Earlier, CNN reported the retired U.S. Marine Corps general and former Trump administration Homeland Security Secretary voiced his concern over the racial undertones of the debate triggered by the president, two sources told the outlet. – READ MORE
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