Former USWNT star Megan Rapinoe In a recent podcast episode this week, he lamented Vice President Kamala Harris' loss in the presidential election, adding that he was concerned about the transgender community with another Trump presidency.
On Wednesday's episode of the podcast “A Touch More,” Rapinoe and Four-time WNBA Champion Sue Bird They talked about their thoughts on the election and how they are dealing with Harris' loss.
OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe (15) speaks to the media after the 2023 NWSL Championship game vs. New Jersey/New York Gotham FC at Snapdragon Stadium. (Orlando Ramirez = USA Today Sports)
“I'm overwhelmed by the reality that we're going to have a Trump president. I'm not saying this is new because we've seen it before, but I'm overwhelmed by the reality that crazy things can happen at any time.” I think it's really overwhelming,” Rapinoe began.
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Rapinoe, who will retire from professional soccer after the 2023 NWSL season, continued that her concerns are primarily for those around her. trans community.
“I personally don't think I'm that scared because we live in a very progressive place and we're incredibly privileged in the world, life, economics and everything else. But I think that fear extends to the general public who are really affected. I'm thinking of all of my transgender friends and acquaintances, and all of my transgender children. If that happens, we're thinking about the possibility of mass deportations. It's really hard to sow the seeds of chaos that is going on overall. ”
Former President Donald Trump, then Republican presidential candidate, speaks at a campaign event in Mint Hill, North Carolina, Wednesday, September 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
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Rapinoe went on to say that if there was an appointment. President-elect Donald Trump She feels it will be “a long four years” if her campaign plans come to fruition.
Rapinoe added that she was surprised that President Trump's “hateful message” resonated with so many Americans.
“I think it's just hard to watch, to see a hateful message like this resonate with so many voters. We know it's always there. Let's not be naive about this. This is America and it's based on slavery and inequality. ”
Former soccer player Megan Rapinoe watches the women's gold medal match between France and the United States on the 16th day of the 2024 Paris Olympics held at Bercy Arena in Paris, France on August 11, 2024. . (Tnani Badreddine/DeFodi Image, Getty Images)
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Looking to the future, he said the Democratic Party needs to reevaluate.
“Obviously, Democrats have missed the mark in some ways, and they will continue to do so in the coming months, weeks, and years as this message and this party resonates with more people than it resonates with the other side.” We need to really take an honest look at that.'' That didn't happen this time.
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