Megan Rapinoe was a forward for U.S. Women's Soccer Team. She reacted strongly to Donald Trump's remarks about women. Despite appearing more angry than upset, the star clearly felt dissatisfied by Trump's comments about women. She was critical about Trump's remarks that women are "woken" and "bad", and that he expects women to perform poorly.
Trump feud with Rapinoe
Megan Rapinoe is a vocal critic of President Trump's government. Her latest tweet is no different. Rapinoe, the first well-known athlete to kneel at the national anthem in 2016, protested against racial injustice and police brutality towards black people. Trump became furious at Rapinoe's comment.
Rapinoe declared herself a "walking protest" against former President Donald Trump in 2019, Rapinoe also refused to visit Trump's White House after the World Cup because of "inequity." Rapinoe later apologized but has not stopped speaking out about social justice and the Black Lives Matter Movement.
Rapinoe's harsh criticism of Trump is less vehement than Kaepernick's. Trump hasn't asked Rapinoe if she will leave the country. Kaepernick, however, has called Rapinoe anti American. Both of them have faced criticism, but the difference between them is striking. Rapinoe is a white woman who has been described as unpatriotic.
Trump's criticisms regarding the women’s soccer team
Megan Rapinoe is a US women's soccer player who has been under fire from Trump for many reasons. The 36-year old has earned a reputation for being a vocal social activist. She kneeled during the 2016 national anthem at an NWSL game. Rapinoe, who is a strong advocate for LGBT organizations and owns an apparel line that is gender-neutral, has been vocal in her support of many LGBT organizations. She has been vocally critical Trump's policy and supported Senator Elizabeth Warren during this 2020 Democratic primary.
Women's soccer is an important platform to advance social justice. Women's soccer is a platform for everyone, regardless of gender. Trump is only proving his own legitimacy by continuing to attack women's football players. It will continue playing women's soccer as a force for world change.
Rapinoe's support to Kaepernick
While she may not be a household name, Meghan Rapinoe's support for Colin Kaepernick has caught some people by surprise. Since last fall, when Kaepernick kneeled during the national anthem, the former American football player has been standing in solidarity with him. Rapinoe's actions have ruffled some feathers in the Oval Office. Rapinoe is also vocal in her support of the LGBTQ community. She is a strong advocate to ensure equal pay for equal work.
Rapinoe’s support of Kapernick has also been notable because she is a person with a personal history. Her family was supportive of her protest despite the dangers involved. Even though many people condemned Rapinoe’s actions, Rapinoe continued to stand firm in her resolve for support of her fellow athletes. She stood up to racism in the NBA and in her life and took a stand for her values.