Video OOPS: Fox News VERY Sorry For Bashing Praying Eagles

It’s almost like conservative memes are less than credible. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian, hosts of The Young Turks, discuss. To get even more TYT in your life, go to https://TYT.com/app and download our free app!

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"CLAIM

Players on the Philadelphia Eagles knelt in protest during the National Anthem throughout the 2017 regular NFL season.

WHAT'S TRUE

The Philadelphia Eagles stood during the national anthem throughout the 2017 NFL regular season and playoffs; Ron Brooks, a player who was cut from the roster before the season started, knelt in protest during at least one pre-season game.

WHAT'S FALSE

The Philadelphia Eagles had a reputation for kneeling during the anthem during the 2017 season.

ORIGIN

Since 2016, a number of National Football League players have been peacefully protesting against police brutality and social inequality by kneeling while the national anthem plays during pre-game ceremonies.”*

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