US soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe to Prez Trump: 'Your message is excluding people'

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Press Trust of India Washington
Last Updated : Jul 10 2019 | 5:25 PM IST

President Donald Trump needs to do better in caring for every single American, the triumphant US women's soccer captain Megan Rapinoe has said, as she hit back at him after he lectured her to win the World Cup title before she talked.

The 34-year-old forward has skyrocketed to national prominence for leading her team's win the World Cup on Sunday and also championing the lawsuit filed by 28 US Women's National Team players demanding pay equal to the men's squad.

When asked what she would say to Trump, Rapinoe looked into the camera and said, "Your message is excluding people. You're excluding me, you're excluding people that look like me, you're excluding people of color, you're excluding Americans that maybe support you."
After the publication of her offensive remarks, President Trump shot back on Twitter, advising that Rapinoe "should WIN first before she talks!" and "Finish the job!"
"We haven't yet invited Megan or the team, but I am now inviting the TEAM, win or lose," Trump added. "Megan should never disrespect our Country, the White House, or our Flag, especially since so much has been done for her & the team. Be proud of the Flag that you wear."
She said that allowing the White House to "put us on display" didn't "make sense for us at all," adding that "there are so many other people that I would rather talk to and have meaningful conversations that could really affect change in Washington than going to the White House."

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First Published: Jul 10 2019 | 5:25 PM IST

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