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FACT CHECK: Did Megan Rapinoe Leave The U.S. Because Donald Trump Won The Election?

In a Facebook post, American soccer player Megan Rapinoe claims she has booked a ticket to leave the United States following Donald Trump's re-election.

Verdict: False

There is no evidence that she has purchased tickets or plans to purchase them in the future.

Fact check:

US women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe retired After an 18-year career that included three World Cup appearances, he will retire from professional play in July 2023. Rapinoe is also known as an activist outside of soccer, insisting that her work is “just as important” as her accomplishments on the field. bleacher report.

In a Facebook post, Rapinoe claims she and “The View” host Whoopi Goldberg bought tickets to leave the United States following President Donald Trump's reelection. The post claims the two said, “This is not our America,” and hints that the two will move elsewhere permanently. (Related: Did Gordon Ramsay kick Megan Rapinoe at a restaurant?)

There is no evidence that this happened or that the two had any plans to do so in the future. Rapinoe's formula X page has not been posted since July 25th and she Instagram There are no posts in the recently updated feed that hint at plans for retirement. Whoopi Goldberg has also not announced any plans to leave the United States at the time of writing.

Rapinoe, a staunch Democratic voter, reflected on her recent election loss and said: I'm saying They “missed the mark in several ways.” She has been a frequent target of misinformation on Facebook, which Check Your Fact has debunked in the past.

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