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At Army-Navy game, Trump touts waiver that lets military athletes go pro, then serve

President Donald Trump waves as he sits with Navy midshipman before an NCAA college football game between Army and Navy, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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President Trump escaped the impeachment hubbub in Washington on Saturday to watch Navy defeat Army in Philadelphia, rubbing elbows with new recruits and touting his waiver for military athletes who want to play professionally before serving their country.

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