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This week, U-S President Donald Trump attacked the N-F-L because some players chose to kneel during the anthem as an act of protest against social injustice. He called it disrespectful to the flag and America’s military – and millions of people vehemently agreed with him. Trump used patriotism to gain popular support…but he’s not the only one to try this powerful tactic. CKNW’s Niki Reitmayer explores how our government has also exploited the marketing power of patriotism.
By CuriouscastThis week, U-S President Donald Trump attacked the N-F-L because some players chose to kneel during the anthem as an act of protest against social injustice. He called it disrespectful to the flag and America’s military – and millions of people vehemently agreed with him. Trump used patriotism to gain popular support…but he’s not the only one to try this powerful tactic. CKNW’s Niki Reitmayer explores how our government has also exploited the marketing power of patriotism.