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Congressman Takes Shot At Colin Kaepernick After New York City Bombing Arrest

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A New York Congressman took the arrest of a suspect in a New York City bombing as a chance to take a shot at San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

Rep. Lee Zeldin tweeted "Suspect in custody. You are welcome Colin Kaepernick."

Zeldin was referring to Kaepernick's protest of American racial injustice and minority oppression. The quarterback takes a knee during the National Anthem before 49ers games. Teammates and players throughout the have joined the protest.

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