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Donald Trump: 'The Greatest' Jim Brown Would Be NFL's Highest-Paid Player Today

President Donald Trump heaped heavy praise on legendary former NFL running back Jim Brown on Thursday ahead of his meeting with the Hall of Famer.

Trump appeared on Fox & Friends to talk about Brown and musician Kanye West, who he was also scheduled to meet with:

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President @realDonaldTrump on what to expect ahead of today’s meeting with Kanye West & Jim Brown https://t.co/YOyWgxEDk3

With regard to Brown, Trump called him "the greatest," adding: "I've known him. I've respected him truly. Can you imagine him playing in the NFL today what he'd be making?