Megan Rapinoe, a star forward for the U.S. Women's Soccer Team, hit back at former President Donald Trump for his recent remarks about women. Although she seemed upset more than angry, Rapinoe clearly was dissatisfied at Trump. She had been critical of Trump's comments that women are "woke" and "bad" and that he expected women to perform poorly.
Trump's feud between Rapinoe and Trump
Megan Rapinoe has always been vocal in her criticisms of President Trump's administration. This latest tweet is no exception. Rapinoe, the first well-known athlete to kneel at the national anthem in 2016, protested against racial injustice and police brutality towards black people. When the comment came to light, it triggered Trump's ire.
Rapinoe called herself a "walking demonstration" against former President Donald Trump's agenda in 2019. She also refused to visit the White House after winning the World Cup, citing "inequity." Rapinoe, despite later regretting her actions, has continued to be vocal about social injustice issues and the Black Lives Matter Movement.
Rapinoe's harsh criticism of Trump is less vehement than Kaepernick's. Trump hasn’t asked Rapinoe not to leave the US, but Kaepernick has called Rapinoe anti-American. Both have come under fire, but the striking difference is between them. Rapinoe is a white woman who has been described as unpatriotic.
Trump's criticisms of the women's soccer team
Megan Rapinoe has been criticized by the Trump administration for various 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 has been a strong supporter of a number of LGBT organizations and owns a gender-neutral clothing line. She is a vocal critic Trump's policies. In fact, she endorsed Senator Elizabeth Warren in the 2020 Democratic primary.
Women's soccer provides a platform for social justice. Women's Soccer has always been a place where you can express your beliefs, whether you are a woman or man. Trump only proves that he is not legitimate by continuing to criticize women's players in soccer. It will continue to be a powerful force for positive change as long as women's football is played.
Rapinoe's support of Kaepernick
Although Meghan Rapinoe is not a household name her support for Colin Kaepernick caught many people off guard. 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 upset some feathers at the Oval Office. Rapinoe also supports the LGBTQ community.
Rapinoe’s support for Kapernick was also noteworthy due to her own personal history. Her family was supportive of her protest despite the dangers involved. Rapinoe stood firm in her determination to support fellow athletes, despite being condemned by many. She was a strong advocate for her values and stood against racism in the NBA.