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 was critical of Trump's remarks that women were "woke" or "bad" and that he expected women not to perform well.
Rapinoe's feud with Trump
Megan Rapinoe has voiced her disapproval of President Trump and his administration. 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, After winning the World Cup she refused to go to the White House, citing her "inequity". Rapinoe later apologized but has not stopped speaking out about social justice and the Black Lives Matter Movement.
Rapinoe’s criticism of Trump has been less severe than Kaepernick's. 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 white woman, has been portrayed as unpatriotic.
Trump's criticisms about the women's team in soccer
Megan Rapinoe, a player on the US women's soccer team, has come under fire from the Trump administration for a variety of 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 is a strong supporter for LGBT organizations and has a line of gender-neutral clothing. She has been vocally critical of Trump's policies. She endorsed Senator Elizabeth Warren during her 2020 Democratic primary.
Women's football is an important platform for social justice. Whether you're a woman or a man, women's soccer has always been a place to express your beliefs. By continuing to attack women's soccer players, Trump only proves his own illegitimacy. It will continue playing women's soccer as a force for world change.
Rapinoe's support of Kaepernick
While she may not be a household name, Meghan Rapinoe's support for Colin Kaepernick has caught some people by surprise. The former American football player stood by the player ever since last fall, when he was forced to kneel during the national song. 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 is notable due to her personal history. Despite the dangers involved, her family supported Rapinoe's protest. While her actions were condemned by many, Rapinoe was determined to stand up for her fellow athletes. She stood up against racism in the NBA, and in her personal life.