The FIFA World Cup star, Megan Rapino, has returned to her harsh criticism of President Donald Trump, and has expressed her intention to run for the presidency in her country. In excerpts from an interview with Weiss TV, Rapino described the American president as a "white nationalist," saying that his policies did not help the Americans.
"It is clear that we now have a white nationalist in the White House, which has contributed to growing hatred and exclusion of others in the country, and has caused more discord among people, more despair, anxiety and fear," Rapino said.
The glittering player, during the US team's World Cup 2019 crowning, indicated that the integration of ethnic minorities and women will be the key to the country's progress.
Rapino (34 years old) formed a blatant voice in defending the rights of women, and participated in the kneeling protests while the national anthem was played in protest against racial discrimination.
Asked if she was thinking of going down to the presidential race, she acknowledged the possibility of this happening, and said: "I do not close the door completely, but it seems strange", and said that her dream job will be "the presidency, of course."
"If I am going to do this, I want the biggest position," added the world's best player for 2019, laughing, adding that she prefers "to choose smarter people."
"I am not saying I am the smartest, I have to be the president," Rabino said in support of Democratic candidate Joe Biden.
Rapino had expected before the World Cup France 2019 that she would not agree with her colleagues on the traditional invitation to the White House in the event of her coronation, which prompted Trump to Twitter "Megan should win before she talks", and she kept her promise after a few weeks refusing to visit. Finally, Rapino lost a court battle with her colleagues in their struggle with the Football Association for Equal Pay with men.
- Rapino fulfilled her promise to win the World Cup and not visit the White House.