The national team player explained why she would "absolutely not" accept an invite to the White House.
U.S. women’s national soccer team star Ali Krieger on Thursday reiterated her vow not to visit the White House in protest at President Donald Trump and his administration.
The defender told CNN’s Alisyn Camerota she would “absolutely not” accept an invite from Trump to celebrate the team’s performance in the Women’s World Cup. The U.S. plays the Netherlands in the tournament’s final on Sunday.Krieger first announced her intention not to visit the White House last week, when she tweeted in solidarity with national team co-captain Megan Rapinoe.
In regards to the “President’s” tweet today, I know women who you cannot control or grope anger you, but I stand by @mPinoe & will sit this one out as well. I don’t support this administration nor their fight against LGBTQ+ citizens, immigrants & our most vulnerable.Trump had used Twitter to attack Rapinoe for saying she would not be “going to the fucking White House.” Rapinoe, who has refused to sing the national anthem before games, previously called Trump a racist and misogynist.
“Staying silent at times can side with the oppressor, and I didn’t want her to feel like she was having to process this all alone,” Krieger told Camerota. Related CoverageGeorge Conway Gives Democrats The Way To Trigger Donald Trump's 'Final Meltdown'Love HuffPost? Become a founding member of HuffPost Plus today.
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