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Trump Petition Asks You to 'Show Your Patriotism'

Trump's ongoing battle with the NFL over national anthem protests continues, now in the form of a presidential petition. 

On Wednesday, the president tweeted his disappointment with the NFL's decision "that it will not force players to stand for the playing of our National Anthem. Total disrespect for our great country!" 

He followed up later that day with a second tweet: "@NFL: Too much talk, not enough action. Stand for the National Anthem." Now, per the New York Daily News, Trump is tripling down on this week's quest to make everyone rise. An "Official Stand for the National Anthem Petition" on the GOP's website has been launched, noting that "the President has asked for a list of supporters who stand for the National Anthem."

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