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Supporting players that kneel in their one knee protest of racial injustice, but there is a poll, 49% of americans agree with the president that this makes it very uncomfortable and they think it is wrong. so is there any justification for the president staying on this story? >> i think politically he's driving a wedge for cynical reasons, he believes that painting himself as the definition of the flag is superior in painting people who are behaving in patriotic ways in their own minds by descenting against what they believe is an unjust government as enemies of the country. it is a tried and ...

For which that flag stands. the vicious white supremacy, repudiation of african-american identity and autonomy to move where you want to move. question itself the flag is gone but hatred remains and how do we root out the hatred and speak to the forces of oppression that prevail. it's so important to say the symbols and emblems of hate are removed but it's more difficult for republicans to stand up and defend that flag because they're also defending a way of life that's quickly. >> this idea of rethinking how we honor the confederacy. >> i think it's important. i think we had a history of slav...

Nikki haley explains she's not against the heritage the flag represents. >> for many people in our state, the flag stands for traditions that are noble. for those who wish to show their respect for the flag on their private property, no one will stand in your way. but the state house is different. and the events of this past week call upon us to look at this in a different way. >> reporter: here she is at one of those events seen praying with the families of the dead killed in what police say was a racially motivated attack at this historic black church. she's now demanding that state lawmaker...

Eisenhower, it also is a recognition around the world. >> i think the aspirations of the american democratic republican have ever since the declaration of independence and through the modern era inspired people all over the world to try to emulate the best ideals and principles that are our nation represents. sharing in a sense, the flag is just a symbol. we shouldn't get too caught up in the symbol itself. and it's the principles for which that flag stands. >> and betsy ross' affiliation? >> well, you know, there are so many and the first one to have sewn the flag and it's a great