Olympic Fencer Race Imboden kneeled while on the podium.
Fencer @Race_Imboden on why he took a knee on the podium at the Pan Am Games: “I think that the catalyst was certainly the shootings this past week…being an athlete who’s on the road a lot and seeing the terrible things that are happening and wanting to evoke change.” pic.twitter.com/5ZkeBsIP5z
— CNN Newsroom (@CNNnewsroom) August 11, 2019
He also attacked President Trump and called for Gun Control:
We must call for change.
This week I am honored to represent Team USA at the Pan Am Games, taking home Gold and Bronze. My pride however has been cut short by the multiple shortcomings of the country I hold so dear to my heart. Racism, Gun Control, mistreatment of immigrants, pic.twitter.com/deCOKaHQI9— Race Imboden (@Race_Imboden) August 10, 2019
and a president who spreads hate are at the top of a long list.
I chose to sacrifie my moment today at the top of the podium to call attention to issues that I believe need to be addressed. I encourage others to please use your platforms for empowerment and change.— Race Imboden (@Race_Imboden) August 10, 2019
Race should be kicked off the National Team. I am so sick of watching these athletes who know nothing about Politics embarrass our country on the National Stage.
Most of the things Race mentioned took place under Obama as well but of course, he was silent then.
There is nothing less American then advocating for the rights of Americans to own firearms to be taken away.
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