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U.S. Athletes Slam Trump's Regime Amid Federal Violence

1/29/2026

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U.S. athletes are criticizing President Donald Trump's administration as a fascist regime after federal agents fatally shot civilians in Minneapolis.
Indiana Pacers player Tyrese Haliburton and former Seahawks player Doug Baldwin expressed their outrage, citing the risks of federal overreach.
Baldwin called for community resilience, while WNBA player McKenzie Forbes warned against government complicity in state violence.
Coach Sean Doolittle raised concerns about player safety amid rising federal operations.
The athletes urge awareness and action against perceived authoritarianism in America.

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U.S. athletes are criticizing President Donald Trump's administration as a fascist regime after federal agents fatally shot civilians in Minneapolis.
Indiana Pacers player Tyrese Haliburton and former Seahawks player Doug Baldwin expressed their outrage, citing the risks of federal overreach.
Baldwin called for community resilience, while WNBA player McKenzie Forbes warned against government complicity in state violence.
Coach Sean Doolittle raised concerns about player safety amid rising federal operations.
The athletes urge awareness and action against perceived authoritarianism in America.