Amazon, eBay Block Sales of Merchandise with Proud Boys Reference

Amazon and eBay have blocked sales of merchandise featuring the phrase "stand back and stand by," words that've been adopted by right-wing extremist groups after U.S. President Donald Trump used the phrase during Tuesday night's presidential debate. The two online retail giants and Teespring, an online custom apparel company, began pulling down listings of merchandise bearing the phrase, as well as products that feature the insignia of the Proud Boys, a far-right group.

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