Megan Rapinoe, a forward in the U.S Women's Soccer Team's Women's Soccer Team's, has reacted against former President Donald Trump's comments regarding 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's feud between Rapinoe and Trump
Megan Rapinoe was vocal in her criticisms against President Trump and the administration. The latest tweet is no exclusion. Rapinoe was the first prominent athlete to kneel during a national anthem in 2016. She protested against police brutality and racial oppression of black people. When the comment came to light, it triggered Trump's ire.
Rapinoe referred to herself as a "walking protestor" against President Donald Trump's agenda for 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 is more tolerant of Trump than Kaepernick in her criticism. Trump hasn't asked Rapinoe to leave the country, while Kaepernick has called her anti-American. Although both have been criticised, the differences between them are striking. Rapinoe, a woman of color, has been called unpatriotic.
Trump's criticisms of the women's soccer team
Megan Rapinoe was a US women’s soccer player. She has come under fire by the Trump administration for several reasons. The 36-yearold has earned a reputation as a social activist. In 2016, she kneeled for the national anthem prior to an NWSL soccer match. 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 soccer provides a platform for social justice. Women's soccer, no matter your gender, has been a place for you to voice your opinions. By continuing to attack women's soccer players, Trump only proves his own illegitimacy. It will continue to be a powerful force for positive change as long as women's football is played.
Rapinoe's support for Kaepernick
Although Meghan Rapinoe is not a household name her support for Colin Kaepernick caught many people off guard. The ex-American football player has stood by Kaepernick since last fall's national anthem when he knelt. Rapinoe's actions have caused some controversy in the Oval Office. Rapinoe has been vocal in her support for the LGBTQ community, and is a strong advocate of equal pay for equal labor.
Rapinoe's support to Kapernick is also notable for her own personal history. Despite the risks involved, her family supported her protest. While many people condemned her actions, Rapinoe remained firm in her resolve to support her fellow athletes. She stood up to racism in the NBA and in her life and took a stand for her values.