Last Monday, President Trump reportedly placed at least four calls to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, imploring him to take a stand during the national anthem.
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According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the President aimed to persuade Jones and his team not to kneel.
This week teams have anthem plans. It was tense last week, with @realDonaldTrump calling Jerry Jones 4 times & imploring him not to kneel: pic.twitter.com/D8jvrV4Aze
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 1, 2017
In the end, the Cowboys and their owner came together before the anthem and took a knee in solidarity.
The team then stood while the song was played.
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Analysts agree it was not quite the outcome Trump likely wanted, despite Jones’ previous unwavering support.
The America’s Team’s owner gave $1 million to Trump’s inauguration.
Just the latest in the NFL’s hotly-contested ongoing demonstration debacle.