Megan Rapinoe was a forward for U.S. Women's Soccer Team. She reacted strongly to Donald Trump's remarks about women. The star was more upset than angry with Trump, but she clearly disliked him. She was critical about Trump's remarks that women are "woken" and "bad", and that he expects women to perform poorly.
Rapinoe's feud with Trump
Megan Rapinoe has always been vocal in her criticisms of President Trump's administration. 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 angry when Trump saw the comment.
Rapinoe called herself a "walking demonstration" against former President Donald Trump's agenda 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 for permission to leave the United States, while Kaepernick calls her anti-American. They have both been criticised but there is a striking difference between them. Rapinoe is a white woman who has been described as unpatriotic.
Trump's criticism of the women's football 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, 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 was vocal in her criticism of Trump's policies and endorsed Senator Elizabeth Warren during 2020 Democratic primaries.
Women's football is an important platform for social justice. Women's football has always been an avenue for people to express their beliefs, regardless of gender. Trump only proves that he is not legitimate by continuing to criticize women's players in soccer. It will continue playing women's soccer as a force for world change.
Rapinoe supports Kaepernick
While Meghan Rapinoe might not be a household face, many have been surprised by her support of Colin Kaepernick. 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 caused some controversy 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 risks involved, her family supported her protest. Rapinoe stood firm in her determination to support fellow athletes, despite being condemned by many. She stood up against racism in the NBA, and in her personal life.