Prominent conservative figures — including former President Trump — took aim at the U.S. women’s national soccer team following their loss to Sweden, specifically veteran player Megan Rapinoe, who missed a crucial penalty kick.
"Long-time team leader and activist Megan Rapinoe was smiling and laughing to herself after missing the crucial penalty kick. It was overall just an embarrassing performance for this team from the start," she said this week on"The Megyn Kelly Show."
Fox News host Laura Ingraham echoed Kelly's sentiments on Fox News'"The Ingraham Angle" Monday night. Megan Rapinoe, right, and her teammates following their loss Sunday to Sweden at the Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia.Rapinoe has been a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team since 2006 and has helped the team win two Olympic medals and two World Cup championships. Off the field, she's almost as well known for her activism on behalf of LGBTQ rights and women's equality.
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