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Trump wants Marshawn Lynch suspended for sitting during anthem

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says the NFL should suspend Oakland Raiders and former Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch.      Lynch sat during most of the U.S. anthem and stood for the Mexican anthem before Sunday's game against the Patriots at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.      Lynch hasn't stood for the national anthem since returning from retirement this season.      Trump tweeted early Monday: "Great disrespect! Next time NFL should suspend him for remainder of season....
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) sits behind the bench the playing of the United States national anthem before an NFL International Series game against the New England Patriots at Estadio Azteca. Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says the NFL should suspend Oakland Raiders and former Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch.

Lynch sat during most of the U.S. anthem and stood for the Mexican anthem before Sunday's game against the Patriots at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

Lynch hasn't stood for the national anthem since returning from retirement this season.

Trump tweeted early Monday: "Great disrespect! Next time NFL should suspend him for remainder of season. Attendance and ratings way down."

Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick started the movement last season when he refused to stand during the anthem to protest racial inequality and police brutality.

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