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Allegations of racism at high school football game underscore broader tension in the Trump era

LOS ANGELES - The fallout over allegations of racism at a recent Orange County, Calif., high school football game erupted on social media over the weekend, reflecting the broader tension gripping the country in the Trump era.

The disputed incidents occurred at Friday night's contest between Aliso Niguel and Santa Ana high schools, during which Santa Ana Principal Jeff Bishop became upset by what he saw as racially tinged intimidation by Aliso Niguel students.

In Facebook posts after the game, Bishop described signs expressing support for President Donald Trump and proclaiming "We love White" and "Build the Wall," a reference to Trump's pledge to build a barrier along the

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