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Cam Newton Sounds Off On Kaepernick, Draws Ire From Leftists

Amanda Prestigiacomo

On Thursday, Carolina quarterback Cam Newton sounded off on San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s contentious decision to protest-sit during the playing of our national anthem since, according to the rich NFL star who was adopted by white parents at just weeks old, America is a racist, oppressive country against black and brown people.

When asked about the polarizing issue, Newton mostly remained neutral in his response, not condemning nor celebrating Kaepernick’s actions. But he also sent a message of racial harmony–which drew ire from leftists, of course.

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