Under Armour on Trump backlash: 'We engage in...

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Under Armour Inc. CEO Kevin Plank has been catching heat over the past 24 hours for praising President Donald Trump, leading to the sportswear maker quickly issuing a statement on Wednesday seeking to quell the backlash. During an interview Tuesday on CNBC, Plank called Trump “highly passionate” and said having a pro-business president can be a “real asset for the country.” The comments received criticism across social media from those who don’t support Trump. Some activists are vowing to boycott…