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Before. new cnn polling shows americans are deeply divided on this issue among whites 59% say the players are doing the wrong thing by kneeling during the anthem. only 12% of blocks agree. i spoke to former senior advisor david axelrod how trump's base may react to the challenges for a president in tackling issues of race. the president knows his attack on the anthem protest is something that does resonate with his base, and he took it a step further this week. listen. >> i have so many friends that are owners, and they are in a box. i mean, i've spoken to a couple of them. they say we are in ...

Was talking about when he began his protest more than a year ago. this issue has migratedite quite a bit. >> what about what donald trump said about the nielsen ratings, the nfl ratings way down implying because of the anthem protest. is that true? >> i don't think that's true at all. there are people cutting the cord, people move eight way from pay cable television for many years. you know, even if you didn't watch espn you were paying for it so, i think a lot of people are cutting that cord. that's what's really contributing to the declines. brians, there are mirroring declines happening acr...

Man went into an all black church. during first three days after the shooting the network spent 31 minutes on the anthem protest and just 8 minutes covering this church shooting. here is his take on it, joe concha. why do you think they downplayed this so much? >> race may have played a factor in this as you said. the only way you answer that question is if you reverse the situation like you mention. if a white man with a mask went into a black church and started shooting -- this is the biggest mass shooting that occurred on u.s. soil in a church since dillon roof. so if i go to the "new york ...

On roof situation where a white man went into an all black church. during first three days after the shooting the network spent 31 minutes on the anthem protest and just 8 minutes covering this church shooting. here is his take on it, joe concha. why do you think they downplayed this so much? >> race may have played a factor in this as you said. the only way you answer that question is if you reverse the situation like you mention. if a white man with a mask went into a black church and started shooting -- this is the biggest mass shooting that occurred on u.s. soil in a church since dillon ro...

Question. jesse: that's good to know in case i ever need to ask anybody about that. a former fox news star reappeared on "hannity" to discuss the anthem protest. >> can you imagine putting your life on the line in afghanistan and having just some leisure time, wanting to watch a football game, and seeing your players, your american players disrespect the country and the flag on foreign soil? can you imagine how painful that was? jesse: the bill back at fox selling the book which is having very well, killing england. and put a fine point on the entire controversy, i thought. what did you think ...