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Zach Ertz Rips Fox News' 'Propaganda' After Trump Cancels White House Visit

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz criticized Fox News' Tuesday coverage of President Donald Trump's cancellation of the Eagles' scheduled visit to the White House.

As seen in the following video, Fox News used still photos of Ertz and other players kneeling as part of its coverage:

Fox News

President @realDonaldTrump says Philadelphia @Eagles won't attend @WhiteHouse ceremony amid national anthem dispute https://t.co/QOOUCg68Gd https://t.co/CRHsoE6ArX

In response, Ertz blasted Fox News and suggested the photos were meant to make it look like players were protesting during the national anthem when they were simply kneeling in prayer:

Zach Ertz

This can’t be serious.