Former soccer player Megan Rapinoe said she feels “overwhelmed” by Donald Trump’s stunning victory in last week’s presidential election.
In an interview with a little more On the podcast, the World Cup winner said he was worried about his future under President Trump’s leadership.
“I’m overwhelmed by the reality of a Trump presidency. I’m not saying this is new because we’ve seen it before, but the reality is that crazy things can happen at any time,” she said. . Please explain. “I think that’s really amazing.”
Rapinoe added that while she doesn’t personally worry about her safety, she’s less confident about the future of her transgender friends.
“I personally don’t think I’m too scared because we live in a very progressive place and we’re incredibly privileged in terms of the world, life, economics and everything else. But that fear only applies to the public who are really affected,” she continued.
“I’m thinking about all of my transgender friends and acquaintances and all of my transgender children. I’m thinking about the possibility of mass deportation if that were to happen, and I’m thinking about all of my transgender friends and acquaintances and all of my transgender children. It’s really overwhelming, as is the general confusion that will arise.”
The 39-year-old, known for her ultra-progressive views, also said she was shocked at how such a “hateful” message resonated with the American public.
“I think it’s just hard to watch, to see a hateful message like this resonate with so many voters,” Rapinoe said. “I think we’ve always known it’s there. Let’s not be naive about this. This is America, and it was built on slavery and inequality. ”
“Obviously, Democrats have missed the mark in some ways, and this message and this party is going to resonate with more people than any other party in the coming months, weeks and years. We need to really take an honest look at that.”It didn’t happen this time. ”
Last month, Rapinoe said she was “uneasy” but “hopeful” about Kamala Harris’ chances of defeating Donald Trump thanks to the power of women.
“I believe in humans, and I believe in women, of course, and I believe that people want something better than the dark, bleak, just violent reality that Donald Trump has made so clear to us. “I believe that,” she admitted.
“He’s telling everyone what he’s going to do, and it’s really dark and really sad. I don’t think anyone wants that kind of life.”
Unfortunately for Rapinoe, they definitely seem to prefer Trump’s America to the vision she and Kamala Harris share.
Former soccer player Megan Rapinoe claims President Trump is planning a ‘violent reality’ for America
