Soccer star Megan Rapinoe’s World Cup goal celebration has been transformed into a meme that pokes fun at President Donald Trump.
The co-captain of the U.S. women’s national soccer team celebrated the first of two goals she netted in Friday’s 2-1 quarterfinals defeat of hosts France, which sets up a semifinals clash against England on Tuesday, with some style:
“I am a big fan of the American Team, and Women’s Soccer, but Megan should WIN first before she TALKS!” Trump wrote Wednesday. “Finish the job! We haven’t yet invited Megan or the team, but I am now inviting the TEAM, win or lose.”
Women’s soccer player, @mPinoe, just stated that she is “not going to the F…ing White House if we win.” Other than the NBA, which now refuses to call owners, owners (please explain that I just got Criminal Justice Reform passed, Black unemployment is at the lowest level…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 26, 2019
….in our Country’s history, and the poverty index is also best number EVER), leagues and teams love coming to the White House. I am a big fan of the American Team, and Women’s Soccer, but Megan should WIN first before she TALKS! Finish the job! We haven’t yet….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 26, 2019
….invited Megan or the team, but I am now inviting the TEAM, win or lose. 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. The USA is doing GREAT!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 26, 2019
Tweeters suggested Rapinoe’s celebration was the perfect clap back at the president:
BUILD A GOLDEN STATUE TO MEGAN RAPINOE AND PUT IT IN FRONT OF THE WHITE HOUSE YOU FOOLS
— Clint Smith (@ClintSmithIII) June 28, 2019
TEAR DOWN THE CONFEDERATE MONUMENTS AND PUT UP MEGAN RAPINOE MONUMENTS ITS THE ONLY WAY TO HEAL AMERICA
— Clint Smith (@ClintSmithIII) June 28, 2019
Megan Rapinoe about to parachute into the Democratic primary, start with a solid 20%
— Allahpundit (@allahpundit) June 28, 2019
If Megan Rapinoe scores a third goal, reaches down into her sock and pulls out even a basic outline of a health care plan she becomes the Democratic frontrunner
— Steven Hale (@iamstevenhale) June 28, 2019
Megan Rapinoe is the president now those are the rules
— radical centrist (@yeahjusteli) June 28, 2019
The single most insipiring athlete in America this week: Megan Rapinoe
Rapinoe’s week:
1) Scored both goals against Spain
2) Told Trump to eff off
3) Scored both goals against France#TeamRapinoe pic.twitter.com/MnNTGtkm1j— The Hoarse Whisperer (@HoarseWisperer) June 28, 2019