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Trump vows not to watch U.S. Soccer after national anthem decision

Donald Trump has taken a shot at U.S. Soccer, claiming he won't be watching the game anymore following a decision not to force players to stand for the national anthem.

America has been rocked by protests after the death of George Floyd with footballers around the world adding their voices to the Black Lives Matter movement.

U.S. Soccer themselves have taken a surprisingly strong stance and announced earlier this week that players would no longer be forced to stand for the national anthem.

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Trump has now slammed that decision, however, vowing he won't be watching the game again until the move is reversed.