Megan Rapinoe (a forward for U.S Women's Soccer Team), hit back at Donald Trump's comments about women. Although the star seemed more upset than angry, she was clearly dissatisfied with the president. She was critical Trump's comments about women being "woke" (and "bad") and that women should perform poorly.
Trump feud with Rapinoe
Megan Rapinoe has been vocal in her criticism of President Trump and his administration, and this latest tweet is no exception. Rapinoe was the very first athlete to stand during the national song in 2016 and protested the police brutality of black people. Trump became furious at Rapinoe's comment.
Rapinoe described herself in 2019 as a "walking protest" against the former President Donald Trump. Rapinoe also refused to visit Trump's White House after the World Cup because of "inequity." Rapinoe, despite later regretting her actions, has continued to be vocal about social injustice issues and the Black Lives Matter Movement.
Rapinoe's criticisms of Trump are less harsh than those directed at Kaepernick. Trump hasn’t asked Rapinoe not to leave the US, but Kaepernick has called Rapinoe anti-American. Both men have been criticised, but the stark difference between them is striking. Rapinoe, a woman of color, has been called unpatriotic.
Trump's criticisms about the women's team in soccer
Megan Rapinoe, a US women’s soccer team player, has been under fire from the Trump Administration for a number of reasons. She is a well-known social activist who, at 36 years old, kneeled in the National Anthem during an NWSL match in 2016. 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 is a vocal critic Trump's policies. In fact, she endorsed Senator Elizabeth Warren in the 2020 Democratic primary.
Women's football is an important platform for social justice. Women's soccer is a platform for everyone, regardless of gender. Trump's inhumane treatment of women's soccer players is a proof of his own unlegitimacy. As long as women's soccer is played, it will continue to be a force for change in the world.
Rapinoe supports Kaepernick
Although Meghan Rapinoe may not be well-known, her support for Colin Kaepernick is something that has surprised many. The ex-American football player has stood by Kaepernick since last fall's national anthem when he knelt. Rapinoe’s actions have upset some feathers at the Oval Office. Rapinoe has also been vocal about her support for the LGBTQ community and is a strong advocate for equal pay for equal work.
Rapinoe’s support for Kapernick was also noteworthy due to her own personal history. Despite the dangers, her family supported her protest. 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 for her beliefs and fought racism in the NBA.