Certainly some of his attempts are successful – he does hire and fire at will and does his darndest to ensure everyone – in any room – follows whichever misspelt, misnamed, mispronounced orders he chooses to bark, most often on Twitter.
And so it is that overnight the US President came to reprimand US soccer player Megan Rapinoe who has been busily kicking up a storm at the World Cup in France. He warned her not to ‘disrespect’ America.
Naturally his first tweet was directed at the wrong account but he was not deterred. He deleted that and started again.
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
….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
Surely the boss of The Apprentice can weigh in whenever he chooses to send out warnings to contestants (all citizens)?
The reason Rapinoe caught Trump’s wrath on this occasion was presumably a video circulating on social media in which she said if the US side win the World Cup she would not visit the White House.
“I’m not going to the fucking White House.” – @mPinoe pic.twitter.com/sz1ADG2WdT
— Eight by Eight (@8by8mag) June 25, 2019
The Guardian reports that the clip was filmed before the World Cup commenced but after scoring two goals on Monday night it seems Rapinoe & the clip caught the attention of the Boss. And he wasn’t happy.
The athlete, who has been vocal and unambiguous about her attitudes towards the President and issues of social justice, wouldn’t be the first to decline an invitation to the big house in Washington.
Since Trump took the keys several successful sporting teams, and individuals, have skipped the option to visit the President in his official abode after significant victories.
https://twitter.com/ava/status/1143949210422632449?s=20
Rapinoe’s teammate Ali Krieger tweeted in support of Rapinoe’s position and said she would also ‘sit out’ any visit.
In regards to the “President’s” tweet today, I know women who you cannot control or grope anger you, but I stand by @mPinoe & will sit this one out as well. I don’t support this administration nor their fight against LGBTQ+ citizens, immigrants & our most vulnerable.
— Ali Krieger (@alikrieger) June 26, 2019
Like Trump’s lack of shame, his pettiness knows no end.