“Your Message is Excluding People”
Megan Rapinoe, one of the captains of the U.S. Women’s soccer team, kicked the winning goal in the World Cup–but she’s becoming just as well-known for her outspoken political views. Rapinoe stirred controversy by saying she would not visit the White House because she opposes the policies of President Trump. On Tuesday, Rapinoe stuck to her guns during a TV appearance with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, saying Trump’s positions are exclusionary.
“Your message is excluding people. You’re excluding me, you’re excluding people that look like me, you’re excluding people of color, you’re excluding Americans that maybe support you,” Rapinoe said when Cooper asked what she would like to tell Donald Trump. “You’re harking back to an era that was not great for everyone.
It might have been great for a few people, and maybe America is great for a few people right now, but it’s not great for enough Americans in this world. “You have an incredible responsibility as the chief of this country to take care of every single person, and you need to do better for everyone.”
Rapinoe, who is openly gay, has described herself as a “walking protest.” In 2016, she chose to kneel during the National Anthem in protest against police brutality and racial discrimination, which landed her in hot water with her team’s owners.
-
Meta’s Oversight Board to Review Handling of Manipulated Biden Video Facebook’s refusal to remove a leaked video of President...
-
Congressman accused of credit card misuse and identity theft, as legal challenges persist. U.S. prosecutors have brought a fresh...
-
First-ever Criminal Prosecution of a Sitting President’s Child Sparks National Interest and Legal Debate In a landmark legal case,...
-
President Biden’s Performance Under a Strict Spotlight In the current climate of intense media scrutiny and heightened political divisions,...
-
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Rumored as Possible Contender for U.S. Senate Seat Recent reports have sparked speculation about Meghan,...
-
Preparations Underway as Government Shutdown Looms: What to Expect With a government shutdown looming, federal agencies are bracing for...
-
Hunter Biden Files Civil Lawsuit Against Rudy Giuliani and Former Attorney for Alleged Digital Privacy Violations In a significant...
-
Justin Trudeau Calls for Answers in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar Case Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued a...
-
Vivek Ramaswamy Unveils Bold Reform Agenda for 2024 Elections Indian American entrepreneur and Republican presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy has...
-
House Republicans Launch Formal Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden The US House of Representatives has announced the initiation of...
-
Tensions Rise as the U.S. Takes Action Against Violations of Sanctions and International Law in the Gulf The United...
-
Concerns Arise Over Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s Health and Fitness to Lead Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s recent...