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Subway Owners Want Kneeling Megan Rapinoe Dropped As Spokeswoman: Report

Amanda Prestigiacomo
Subway Owners Want Kneeling Megan Rapinoe Dropped As Spokeswoman: Report
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Subway franchise owners want purple-haired, anthem-kneeling U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe booted from her role as one of the restaurant’s spokespeople.

Numerous franchise owners and some customers, particularly from red states, have complained about Rapinoe being featured in ads for the chain, specifically noting the soccer player’s political activism and apparent disrespect for our nation displayed when she has taken a knee during the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before games.

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